Cummins lauds Ring record

BRENDAN Cummins says his appearances record at intercounty level is “not a patch” on Christy Ring’s.

Wed, 31 Aug, 2011 - 01:00
Michael Moynihan

The Tipperary keeper is now the most ‘capped’ inter-county hurler of all time, with 66 championship appearances for Tipperary, but ahead of Sunday’s All-Ireland final he paid tribute to the Cork maestro.

“It (the record) was in front of me alright but it was never really on my mind. I would have great respect for Christy Ring and what he has done.

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