'He had the wristwork that would equal Christy Ring' - Waterford legend Martin Óg Morrissey dies aged 90

Morrissey also won three Munster senior medals, one National League title and one Oireachtas during his playing days. He collected four Railway Cups (1958, 1959, 1960 and 1961).
'He had the wristwork that would equal Christy Ring' - Waterford legend Martin Óg Morrissey dies aged 90

The late Mount Sion and Waterford All-Ireland Senior hurling winner Martin Og Morrissey who has died aged 90. Picture: Noel Browne.

Waterford and Mount Sion hurling great Martin Óg Morrissey has died at the age of 90.

He starred at centre back on the last Déise team to lift the Liam MacCarthy Cup back in 1959. 'Óg' was renowned for his ground hurling ability.

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