Martin Óg Morrissey: Kings for One Day

MARTIN ÓG MORRISSEY PLAYED AGAINST THE GREATEST. Against Christy Ring and every other forward in the court of the immaculate Corkman – a court which made up the greatest hurlers of all time. Morrissey was No 6 on the Waterford team that claimed the county’s last All-Ireland senior title in 1959 when they lifted the Liam MacCarthy Cup in one of the all-time classic finals against Kilkenny which went to a replay. Martin Óg was the granite presence that Waterford’s most memorable summer of all time was built upon. He finished his career with one All-Ireland title, one National League victory and three Munster Championship wins. At the end of his career, he became a respected coach and manager, who served clubs in Waterford and neighbouring Kilkenny with his immense tactical knowledge and insight to the game.