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I've two good stories about Brian. Ine us about his toughness and the other about his sportsmanship. 1.In a game against a northern team maybe an interorovincial John Mccarthy got poleaxed (James s Dad and a tough boyo himself). The culprit said to John "You just got hit by the hardest wee man in Ulster". Later Mullins poleaxed the culprit who was stretchered off the field. John Mccarthy went over to the now victim and said "You just got hit by the biggest hard man in Leinster". I read that in Tom Humphries book about Dublin /Kerry. 2.I heard this story from home in Kerry that came from Óige Moran. Not sure was in 75 or 78 (probably 78 as Ogie was captain) but Ogie and Brian were good friends. When the final whistle went between Ogie s delight and Brian s disappointment they did nt skake hands. A couple of hours late the Kerry players and supporters were celebrating drinking a few pints in Barry s Hotel when big Brian struggled through the Kerry crowd in Barry's until he found Ogie. Tapping Ogie on the shoulder he said to Ogie"i never got to shake hands with you after the match and congratulate you so I decided to make my way here to congratulate you. Brian must have been devastated but still did that lovely gesture. Ogie never forgot. Now that is sportsmanship. Rest easy big man. A true Legend. CiarraiMick (Dublin) - Posts: 3901 - 01/10/2022 15:06:57 2442415 Link 1 |
A giant among football men. May he rest in peace. Canuck (Waterford) - Posts: 3035 - 01/10/2022 15:07:02 2442416 Link 0 |
Good man Mick, love these stories. I'd heard the one about McCarthy and the Nordie before. I'd never hear the one about Ogie. Enjoyed it.
foreveryoung (USA) - Posts: 2202 - 01/10/2022 15:39:13 2442422 Link 0 |
Thanks Forever. The first story was in a book. The second story came from a relation of Ogie.
CiarraiMick (Dublin) - Posts: 3901 - 01/10/2022 17:00:05 2442423 Link 0 |
Loved watching this man play football. Tough as nails and a true Blue. May he rest in peace. ninjasmyth (Louth) - Posts: 747 - 01/10/2022 17:35:52 2442426 Link 0 |
I knew the man well, a tough way to go, Dublin legend RIP. realdub (Dublin) - Posts: 8746 - 01/10/2022 18:20:22 2442431 Link 6 |
MesAmis (Dublin) - Posts: 13796 - 03/10/2022 09:55:31 2442588 Link 2 |
A great man, one that will be remembered and celebrated. jimbodub (Dublin) - Posts: 20763 - 03/10/2022 10:55:31 2442605 Link 5 |
Sad when I heard Brian Mullins passed, one of my favorite non Meath players. Watching old matches on TG4 he was some player. When interviewed he always seemed very down to earth, honest and never went over the top with praise or criticism. bdbuddah (Meath) - Posts: 1413 - 05/10/2022 13:53:16 2442877 Link 2 |
Brian Mullins was a towering midfielder and an iconic player. He and the late Anton O'Toole were the only Dublin players to win four senior All-Ireland medals in that era. The Dublin players of the 1970s left a legacy and Brian Mullins was an inspirational part of it. Go dtuga Dia solas na bhFlaitheas dá anam uasal. fainleog (Limerick) - Posts: 602 - 05/10/2022 16:43:53 2442909 Link 3 |
RIP Brian Mullins. rcarragh (Dublin) - Posts: 305 - 05/10/2022 17:26:56 2442913 Link 1 |
Highlights of the Dubs 1983 run jimbodub (Dublin) - Posts: 20763 - 06/10/2022 10:33:48 2442946 Link 2 |
Thank you, a great read!
foreveryoung (USA) - Posts: 2202 - 06/10/2022 16:21:23 2443025 Link 2 |
It was only yesterday, with a visit from some of the extended clan over, that I actually realized how really magnanimous a man the late Brian Mullins was. Talking about all things GAA, as one happens to do, since their last visit, a 15-year-old 3rd cousin showed me a You-Tube clip. foreveryoung (USA) - Posts: 2202 - 04/11/2022 14:12:06 2446494 Link 2 |