Putting lads in their place: Christy Ring's greatest one-liners and controversies

The greatest was often the quickest - particularly with a one-liner
The famous Mackey vs Ring photograph taken at the 1957 Munster final by Justin Nelson. Mick Mackey, an umpire for the game, allowed a Tipperary goal which the referee over-ruled. Christy Ring, leaving the pitch injured, has words with Mackey. 

The famous Mackey vs Ring photograph taken at the 1957 Munster final by Justin Nelson. Mick Mackey, an umpire for the game, allowed a Tipperary goal which the referee over-ruled. Christy Ring, leaving the pitch injured, has words with Mackey. 

The greatest was often the quickest, particularly with a one-liner

During a game one opponent thundered at Ring: “I’ll open you the next time the ball comes in.”

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