A legend at 90: 'Theo English would still talk hurling with any man, woman or child in Tipperary'

"You have to remember that Theo English is a man that worked hard all his life," Paddy O'Keeffe explains.
Theo English, one of Tipperary's finest ever hurlers, is Marlfield's President. This weekend marks Theo's 90th birthday. Picture: Connolly Collection / SPORTSFILE
Theo English, one of Tipperary's finest ever hurlers, is Marlfield's President. This weekend marks Theo's 90th birthday. Picture: Connolly Collection / SPORTSFILE
Sat, 04 Jul, 2020 - 08:00
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Theo English, one of Tipperary's finest ever hurlers, is Marlfield's President. This weekend marks Theo's 90th birthday. Picture: Connolly Collection / SPORTSFILE
Theo English, one of Tipperary's finest ever hurlers, is Marlfield's President. This weekend marks Theo's 90th birthday. Picture: Connolly Collection / SPORTSFILE

"You have to remember that Theo English is a man that worked hard all his life," Paddy O'Keeffe explains.

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