John Cummins (Gaelic footballer)

John Cummins (born 1948) is an Irish retired Gaelic footballer who played as a centre-forward for the Tipperary senior team.[1]

John Cummins

Personal information
Irish name	Seán Ó Cuimin
Sport	Gaelic football
Position	Centre-forward
Born	1948 Ardfinnan, County Cork, Ireland
Club(s)
Years	Club
	Ardfinnan
Club titles
Tipperary titles	2
Inter-county(ies)
Years	County
1969-1978	Tipperary
Inter-county titles
Munster titles	0
All-Irelands	0
NFL	0
All Stars	0

Born in Ardfinnan, County Tipperary, Cummins arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of sixteen when he first linked up with the Tipperary minor team, before later joining the under-21 and junior sides. He made his senior debut in the 1969 championship. Cummins went on to play a key role for almost a decade, however, he enjoyed little in terms of silverware with Tipp.

At club level Cummins won two championship medal with Ardfinnan.

Cummins retired from inter-county football on following the conclusion of the 1978 championship.

In retirement from playing, Cummins became involved in team management and coaching. He has been a long-serving selector, coach and manager to the Tipperary minor and under-21 football teams.

Cummins's son, Brendan, enjoyed a lengthy career as a dual player with Tipperary and is regarded as one of the greatest hurling goalkeepers of all-time.[2]

References

1. "Player profile: John Cummins". Tipp GAA Archives website. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
2. Hogan, Vincent (18 October 2013). "Cummins last in line of greats". Irish Independent. Retrieved 19 October 2013.