Brendan Cummins is releasing his autobiography in time for the lucrative Christmas market.

The former Tipperary goalkeeper announced this morning that Standing My Ground will be on sale from next month. The eagerly-awaited book will provide an insight into the career of one of hurling's biggest stars. The Ardfinnan man made a record 73 championship appearances for the Tipp hurlers, and also played 16 championship games for the county's footballers.

A press release from publishers Transworld reads:

"Brendan Cummins has made more senior hurling championship appearances than any other player in the history of the game. In an era that produced such brilliant goalkeeping talents as Davy Fitzgerald, Donal Óg Cusack and Damien Fitzhenry, many would argue that Cummins has earned the right to be considered the greatest of them all.

"Following his League debut for Tipperary in November 1993, Cummins went on to play at the top of the intercounty game for 19 consecutive seasons. He won two senior All Ireland medals, five Munster championships, four League titles and five All Star awards.

"From fearless shot-stopping to pinpoint accuracy on his puck-outs, Cummins was unrivalled in the consistency of his performances, a consistency underpinned by a sometimes punishing physical commitment, mental discipline and great attention to detail. He was the rock upon which Tipperary built their team under many managers and changes of personnel.

"Brendan Cummins' story is the story of Tipperary hurling over the last two decades. The ups and downs. The dramas. The characters. From his senior championship debut in 1995 under Fr. Tom Fogarty to his final games under Eamon O'Shea, Cummins has seen it all. Standing My Ground is a remarkable account of an extraordinary career."

Tipperary's 2010 All-Ireland winning manager Liam Sheedy has penned the foreward for the book, which is ghost-written by Jackie Cahill and will be officially launched on Thursday, October 15 at Semple Stadium's Dome in Thurles.

Pleased to announce that my autobiography 'Standing My Ground' will be released very soon. Foreword by @LiamLSheedy. pic.twitter.com/Jj6gfQPRP6

- Brendan Cummins (@BrenCummins1) September 11, 2015

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