Billy Morgan Honoured with MBNA Kick Fada Hall of Fame Award

Cork Gaelic Football legend, Billy Morgan, was inducted into the MBNA Kick Fada Hall of Fame at a special presentation ceremony at the GAA Museum.

Billy joins seven other legends of Gaelic Football -
2003 Peter Nolan of Offaly (and New York)
2004 Donie O'Sullivan of Kerry
2005 Dermot Early (RIP) of Roscommon
2006 Jimmy Keaveney of Dublin
2007 Mick O'Dwyer of Kerry
2008 Paddy Doherty of Down
2009 Frank McGuigan of Tyrone

An impressive trophy cabinet including five Munster titles, an All Ireland medal, an All Star award and a National League title make Billy Morgan one of Cork's greatest football servants not to mention his successes during his three stints as Cork Football manager.

Billy played as centre forward for Cork minor team before moving to his favoured position of goalkeeper for the Cork u/21 side; his senior debut would come in 1966 in the Munster Championship. In 1973 Billy became the first Nemo Rangers man to captain Cork winning his fourth Munster title that year before lifting the Sam Maguire that autumn- the first Cork man to do so since 1945. He also became the only goalkeeper to the awarded the Tesco Footballer of the Year award.

For his last senior inter-county season Morgan took on the dual role of player manager, a role he would return to in 1986 and where he would remain for a decade leading the Rebels to All Ireland success in '89 and '90.

Billy entered his third tenure as Cork manager in 2003 where he would remain until 2007.

Will Curley, CEO, MBNA Ireland said:
"Billy is a true icon of Gaelic Football having done it all from club to county level and then off the field as a manager. We're delighted and honoured to recognise his immense contribution to the game today by inducting Billy into the MBNA Kick Fada Hall of Fame. He's joining seven of the greatest footballers to play the sport thrilling and inspiring generations of fans with his on and off the field performances."

Over 20 stars of Gaelic Football will compete for the prestigious All-Ireland title at the 11th annual MBNA Kick Fada competition, which will take place on Saturday, September 11th at Bray Emmets GAA Club, Bray, Co. Wicklow. Tweet

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