John Keane (hurler)
John Keane (18 February 1917 - 1 October 1975) was an Irish sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club Mount Sion and with the Waterford senior inter-county team from the 1930s to the 1950s. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the game.
Because he played with an unfashionable hurling county Keane’s great ability did not bring him all the medals he richly deserved but he remains a man apart in the affections of all who saw him play. His haul of seven Railway Cup medals (from nine appearances) places him on the same mark as his great rivals and friends Mick Mackey and Jack Lynch. His place as the greatest centre half-back in the history of the game was copper-fastened when he was chosen in that position on the GAA Hurling Team of the Century and the GAA Hurling Team of the Millennium.
Read more about John Keane (hurler): Early Life, Post-playing Career, GAA Administration, Teams
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