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Former All-Ireland winning captain Matt Hassett passes away

The Toomevara man led Tipp to championship glory in 1961.

Former All-Ireland winning captain Matt Hassett passes away — WHEN WE WERE KINGS: Cork's Christy Ring and Matt Hassett of Tipperary vie for possession in the 1960 Oireachtas final

Thu, 03 Apr, 2025 - 17:20

John Fogarty

The death has occurred of Tipperary’s 1961 All-Ireland SHC winning captain Matt Hassett. The Toomevara man (93) passed away on Wednesday.

Hassett also won two Munster senior championships and a Division 1 title before he was forced to retire due to a hand injury in 1963.

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