The Men of '67: Bertie Cunningham
September 07, 2017
Meath '67 star Bertie Cunningham
Manning the centre half back spot, at number 6 - Bertie Cunningham.
What a footballing year 1967 was for Bertie Cunningham. The lynchpin of the Meath defence, the pivot, the very rock on which many an opposing attack faltered.
In footballing parlance the Ballivor six footer was immaculate throughout that long summer. Good enough for his selection as Texaco Footballer of the Year.
So solid, both on the ground and in the air and that trade mark drop kick clearance, one that old timers will often hark back to.
Amazingly Bertie was the only one from an outstanding minor All Ireland crop of 1957 to make it onto the match winning 67 selection.
A number 4 as a minor, Bertie Cunningham made the vital centre half back spot his property for most of the sixties. He was there in 66 for the Galway game and back at left full for the 70 final joust with Kerry.
A wonderful defender.
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