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Jimmy Brohan RIP

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Jimmy Brohan was probably the best corner back, I have had the pleasure of watching. An incredibly skillful player, he graced the game of hurling in a Cork jersey from 1953-1963, and won one all Ireland and 7 Railway cup medals for Munster, in a period of Tipperary dominance. He was a stalwart of Blackrock hurling club and as they say "we'll never see his likes again " !

Ryanteam (Cork) - Posts: 372 - 22/09/2023 11:12:06    2505164

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Replying To Ryanteam:  "Jimmy Brohan was probably the best corner back, I have had the pleasure of watching. An incredibly skillful player, he graced the game of hurling in a Cork jersey from 1953-1963, and won one all Ireland and 7 Railway cup medals for Munster, in a period of Tipperary dominance. He was a stalwart of Blackrock hurling club and as they say "we'll never see his likes again " !"
Yes a splendid player, who did not have to depend on brawn to be a great Corner Back. He would be even more effective and appreciated in the modern age. His nephews Tom and Jim Cashman were also fine stick men.

Oldtourman (Limerick) - Posts: 4465 - 23/09/2023 19:36:03    2505353

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Replying To Ryanteam:  "Jimmy Brohan was probably the best corner back, I have had the pleasure of watching. An incredibly skillful player, he graced the game of hurling in a Cork jersey from 1953-1963, and won one all Ireland and 7 Railway cup medals for Munster, in a period of Tipperary dominance. He was a stalwart of Blackrock hurling club and as they say "we'll never see his likes again " !"
Yes a splendid player, who did not have to depend on brawn to be a great Corner Back. He would be even more effective and appreciated in the modern age. His nephews Tom and Jim Cashman were also fine stick men.

Oldtourman (Limerick) - Posts: 4465 - 23/09/2023 19:36:23    2505354

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RIP. He was before my time!

foreveryoung (USA) - Posts: 2094 - 24/09/2023 01:13:40    2505390

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