Former Waterford hurling great Martin Óg Morrissey has died aged 90.
Starting out at Mount Sion CBS, his performances there earned selection to the Munster Colleges inter-provincial team in 1951, while two years later he captained the college's senior team to their Harty Cup triumph.
He won nine consecutive Waterford SHC medals between 1953 and 1961. During that time, Morrissey also won five Waterford SFC medals as Mount Sion completed five doubles.
His club career continued until 1974.
Morrissey established himself as first-choice centre-back during one of Waterford's greatest eras. He won Munster medals in 1957, 1959 and 1963
Morrissey's performances for Waterford resulted in his selection for the Munster team on five consecutive occasions. During that time he won four consecutive Railway Cup medals.
May he rest in peace.
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