John Cummins (Gaelic footballer)

John Cummins
Personal information
Irish name Seán Ó Cuimin
Sport Gaelic football
Position Centre-forward
Born 1948 (age 75–76)
Ardfinnan, County Tipperary, Ireland
Club(s)
Years Club
Ardfinnan
Club titles
Tipperary titles 2
Inter-county(ies)
Years County
1969–1978
Tipperary
Inter-county titles
Munster titles 0
All-Irelands 0
NFL 0
All Stars 0

John Cummins (born 1948) is an Irish Gaelic football manager and former player as a centre-forward at senior level for the Tipperary county team.[1]

Career

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Born in Ardfinnan, County Tipperary, Cummins arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of sixteen when he first linked up with the Tipperary minor team, before later joining the under-21 and junior sides. He made his senior debut in the 1969 championship. Cummins went on to play a key role for almost a decade; however, he experienced little in terms of silverware with Tipp.

At club level Cummins won two championship medal with Ardfinnan.

Cummins retired from inter-county football on following the conclusion of the 1978 championship.

In retirement from playing, Cummins became involved in team management and coaching. He has been a long-serving selector, coach and manager to the Tipperary minor and under-21 football teams.

Cummins's son, Brendan, had a lengthy career as a dual player with Tipperary and is regarded as one of the greatest hurling goalkeepers of all-time.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Player profile: John Cummins". Tipp GAA Archives website. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
  2. ^ Hogan, Vincent (18 October 2013). "Cummins last in line of greats". Irish Independent. Retrieved 19 October 2013.
Sporting positions
Preceded by Tipperary Minor Football Manager
1987–1989
Succeeded by
Preceded by Tipperary Under-21 Football Manager
1995–1996
Succeeded by
Preceded by Waterford Senior Football Manager
1998–1999
Succeeded by
Preceded by Tipperary Under-21 Football Manager
2002–2003
Succeeded by