OBITUARY: John Horgan, Cork hurling captain, Blackrock club legend

Rebel with a cause: Michael Moynihan looks at the life of John Horgan, Cork hurling captain, and Blackrock club legend

The passing of former Cork defender John Horgan recently brought into sharp focus the power of Cork hurling in the 70s.

Horgan came to prominence in senior hurling in the late 60s, an ideal arrival time, and his haul of medals was enviable. All-Ireland titles at minor level (1967), U21 (1970 and 1971) and senior (1970, 1976-8); three All-Stars and Texaco Hurler of the Year (1978).