In the 1934–35 Irish League season he was the top goalscorer for Derry, netting 57 times, a record that still stands today. That season he also helped the team to their first trophy with a Dunville Cup triumph, which they repeated in 1937.
During the 1934-35 Irish League season, he was Derry's leading scorer, netting an impressive 57 goals, a record that remains unbroken to this day. He also played a key role in securing their first trophy with a Dunville Cup victory, which they successfully defended in 1937.