Christy Jacob

Christopher "Christy" Jacob (born 1944) is an Irish retired hurler who enjoyed a successful career as a centre-back with the Wexford senior team. Born in Wickmore, County Wexford, Jacob was introduced to hurling in his youth. His granduncle, , was an All-Ireland medal winner with Wexford in 1910. Jacob quickly established himself on the Oulart-the Ballagh junior team. A championship medal winner in the junior and intermediate grades, he lost several senior championship finals.

Christy Jacob

Christopher "Christy" Jacob (born 1944) is an Irish retired hurler who enjoyed a successful career as a centre-back with the Wexford senior team. Born in Wickmore, County Wexford, Jacob was introduced to hurling in his youth. His granduncle, , was an All-Ireland medal winner with Wexford in 1910. Jacob quickly established himself on the Oulart-the Ballagh junior team. A championship medal winner in the junior and intermediate grades, he lost several senior championship finals.