The death of former St. John's, Antrim and Ulster hurler Gerry Burns has saddened gaels throughout the north-east and further afield. One of his county's greatest utility players and one of its toughest, Gerry played in a variety of position for Antrim but it was his achievement in holding the legendary Cork hurler Christy Ring scoreless in a NHL game during the 'fifties that gained him national headlines and recognition. Gerry also played some key attacking roles for Antrim and was good enough to be afforded inter-provincial honours as both a defender and an attacker. Tweet

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