Irish Examiner view: Sporting legend left his mark

Teddy McCarthy, 57, was the only man in history to win two senior All-Ireland medals on the field of play in one year

Teddy McCarthy of Cork in action against Brian Stafford, right, and PJ Gillic of Meath during the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final match at Croke Park. Picture: Ray McManus/Sportsfile

The GAA’s bush telegraph crackled on Tuesday evening with news that was scarcely believable — the death of Teddy McCarthy of Sarsfields and Cork at the age of 57. Deepest condolences to his family and friends.

McCarthy occupied a unique position in the history of Irish sport, never mind Gaelic games. Famously, he was the only man in history to win two senior All-Ireland medals on the field of play in one year, a feat he accomplished in 1990 when Cork defeated Galway in hurling and Meath in football.