1990s: Unfulfilled Potential
The Tyrone Seniors went through a relatively dry patch in the early nineties (although the standard of Ulster Football had developed immeasurably - by 1994, three different Ulster teams had won the All-Ireland four times in a row), however the Under 21 team was making waves. Led by Peter Canavan, the under age team reached three All-Ireland Finals, winning two in a row in 1991, and 1992. That team included young players like Adrian Cush, and Jody Gormley.
As that young team graduated to the Senior ranks, they brought their winning ways with them. In 1994, Tyrone reached the Ulster Final, being defeated by eventual All-Ireland winners - who possessed the crux of their 1991 All-Ireland-winning team - Down. Although through this defeat a young talent was emerging, becoming Ulster's top scorer, and duly winning his first All Star - Peter Canavan.
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