I've just heard the extremely sad news of the passing of Teddy McCarthy. A genuine GAA legend. My thoughts are with his family. A truly gifted player in both codes and it's highly unlikely his feat of winning the double will ever be matched now. Watching him in the 80s is one of my earliest GAA memories.
Farewell the Aeroplane.

BaldyBadger (Cork) - Posts: 312 - 06/06/2023 21:32:56    2484566

May he rest in peace, its unlikely his feat will ever be repeated. Condolences to his family, friends and the people of the rebel county.

PancakeWard (Galway) - Posts: 86 - 06/06/2023 22:00:27    2484572

Such sad news A true gaa legend. A brilliant player at the two codes. May Teddy rest in peace.

CiarraiMick (Dublin) - Posts: 3851 - 06/06/2023 22:06:40    2484576

realdub (Dublin) - Posts: 8678 - 06/06/2023 22:07:41    2484578

runnerin (Meath) - Posts: 202 - 06/06/2023 22:12:04    2484580

In our lifetime with the modern game no player will win the double. A legend. RIP Teddy condolences to his family.

WildPundit (Tipperary) - Posts: 1709 - 06/06/2023 22:18:43    2484585

Cannot believe this. Can still see him soaring to the heavens in Thurles and croke Park in both codes. May he rest in peace

Overthebar53 (Carlow) - Posts: 295 - 06/06/2023 23:23:13    2484595

Condolences to all his family,friends and cork Gaa..an absolutely fantastic dual player..

CTGAA10 (Limerick) - Posts: 2413 - 06/06/2023 23:34:19    2484597

Very sad news for his family, his friends, Cork Gaa fans and the wider Gaa community. His unique achievement of winning senior All Ireland medals in both hurling and football in the same year will never be repeated.
Teddy has risen into the clouds one last time. May his Rest in Peace.

letsgetgoing (Roscommon) - Posts: 644 - 07/06/2023 07:30:38    2484606

The titanic battles he had with Meath over the years is what stands out in my mind. I don't believe his achievement will ever be matched. Rest in peace teddy boy

royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 07/06/2023 07:55:30    2484611

This was posted as a new thread but since the subject matter is the same it has been incorporated here.

realdub (8454)
06/06/2023
21:51


Untimely Passing Of Teddy Mccarthy


Very sad and shocking news. A unique player, RIP.

Administrator (None) - Posts: 2275 - 07/06/2023 08:15:03    2484614

This was posted as a new thread but since the subject matter is the same it has been incorporated here.

BarneyGrant (1500)
06/06/2023
22:08


Teddy Mccarthy


Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Was once in his company not long after the famous double. A unique distinction not shared by many.

Administrator (None) - Posts: 2275 - 07/06/2023 08:16:56    2484615

A mighty man.
R.I.P.

Moyle (Tipperary) - Posts: 89 - 07/06/2023 09:02:49    2484625

Very sad news of the passing of Teddy as a relatively young age.
His 2 All Irelands in the same year will never be repeated. Great achievement.
Nowadays most Inter County Football Managers wouldn't allow a player to even go and watch a Hurling game, ( in case they pulled a hammy) never mind play in one!

Breffni1969 (Cavan) - Posts: 510 - 07/06/2023 09:05:12    2484626

Fantastic duel player, a great athlete. Remember watching him play, a commanding figure on the field. May he rest in peace.

Unusedsub (Carlow) - Posts: 95 - 07/06/2023 09:08:27    2484627

Terrible news. He is in the pantheon of greats- I doubt his achievement will ever be repeated.
RIP Teddy.

avonali (Dublin) - Posts: 1990 - 07/06/2023 09:32:53    2484634

Teddy had the Heart of a Lion !
No airs or graces about him , pulled the jersey over his head and went out and gave it everything , Be it a Tipperary hurling team , the Meath football team or a lorry load of Australians in compromoise rules going for him -Teddy truely had the Heart of a Lion!

OpenStand (Limerick) - Posts: 722 - 07/06/2023 09:37:23    2484637

A true legend of our games, sincere condolences to the McCarthy family.

suckvalleypaddy (Galway) - Posts: 1706 - 07/06/2023 09:44:15    2484640

Limerick2018 (Limerick) - Posts: 78 - 07/06/2023 09:47:26    2484641

One of my favorite players when i was gowning up.
Condolences to all his family, friends and cork Gaa

toxicity234 (Offaly) - Posts: 31 - 07/06/2023 10:10:05    2484650