Biography
Born in Midleton, County Cork, FitzGerald was born into a family with a strong hurling tradition. His father, Paddy FitzGerald, played all grades of hurling for Cork between 1956 and 1968, and won an All-Ireland medal in 1966. FitzGerald was born the same weekend that his father travelled to Croke Park to play with Cork against Wexford in the National League semi-final in 1964. Legendary broadcaster Michael O'Hehir made reference to this in his commentary, speculating that the new-born son may one day follow in his father's footsteps and play for Cork.
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