ON THIS DAY IN 1912 :
Mick Mackey, of @AhaneGAAClub & @LimerickCLG, was born. He was named on the both the Centenary & Millennium hurling teams.
Michael "Mick" Mackey (12 July 1912 – 13 September 1982) is an Ahane hurler who played centre-forward for the Limerick senior team.
Born 12 July 1912 in Castleconnell, County Limerick, Ireland
Died 13 September 1982 (aged 70)
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Nickname Playboy of the Southern World
Occupation ESB van driver
Club:
1928–1951 Ahane
Club titles:
Football / Hurling Limerick titles 5/15
Inter-county(ies)*
Years County Apps (scores)
1929–1947 Limerick (42)
Inter-county titles
Munster titles 5
All-Irelands 3
NHL 5
All Stars 1
*Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 17:17, 10 July 2013.
Born in Castleconnell, County Limerick, Mackey first arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of seventeen when he first linked up with the Limerick minor team, before later lining out with the junior side. He made his senior debut in the 1930–31 National League. Mackey went on to play a key part for Limerick during a golden age for the team, and won three All-Ireland medals, five Munster medals and five National Hurling League medals. An All-Ireland runner-up on two occasions, Mackey also captained the team to two All-Ireland victories.
His brother, John Mackey, also shared in these victories while his father, "Tyler" Mackey was a one-time All-Ireland runner-up with Limerick.
Mackey represented the Munster inter-provincial team for twelve years, winning eight Railway Cup medals during that period. At club level he won fifteen championship medals with Ahane.
Throughout his inter-county career, Mackey made 42 championship appearances for Limerick. His retirement came following the conclusion of the 1947 championship.
In retirement from playing, Mackey became involved in team management and coaching. As trainer of the Limerick senior team in 1955, he guided them to Munster victory. He also served as a selector on various occasions with both Limerick and Munster. Mackey also served as a referee.
Mackey is widely regarded as one of the greatest hurlers in the history of the game. He was the inaugural recipient of the All-Time All-Star Award. He has been repeatedly voted onto teams made up of the sport's greats, including at centre-forward on the Hurling Team of the Century in 1984 and the Hurling Team of the Millennium.
