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| Born | (1913-08-28)28 August 1913 Castleconnell, County Limerick, Ireland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 3 May 1989(1989-05-03) (aged 75) Broadstone, Dublin, Ireland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation | Health Board employee | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Hurling | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Right wing-forward | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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John Mackey (28 August 1913 – 3 May 1989) was an Irish hurler who played as a right wing-forward at senior level for the Limerick county team.
Mackey is regarded as one of Limerick's all-time greatest players. He made his first appearance for the team as a substitute during the 1932 championship and was a regular member of the starting fifteen until his retirement after the 1948 championship. During that time he won three All-Ireland medals, five Munster medals and five National League medals. He ended up as an All-Ireland runner-up on two occasions.[1][2]
At club level Mackey won a record-equaling fifteen county hurling championship and five county football championship medals with Ahane.
Mackey hailed from a hurling 'dynasty'. His father, John "Tyler" Mackey, was a former Limerick captain while his brothers, Mick and Paddy, also claimed All-Ireland honours.
References
- "Limerick profile". Hogan Stand website. Archived from the original on 25 May 2012. Retrieved 24 July 2012.
- "Munster Senior Hurling Champions". Munster GAA website. Archived from the original on 28 March 2019. Retrieved 24 July 2012.