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

The greatest was often the quickest - particularly with a one-liner
Putting lads in their place: Christy Ring's greatest one-liners and controversies

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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