Nick O'Donnell
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Nick O'Donnell was a famous Irish sportsperson who played hurling for St. Aidan's and Wexford in the 1950s. He was named in the full-back position on the Gaelic Athletic Association's "Hurling Team of the Millennium."
Nick O'Donnell, though a native of Kilkenny, is considered one of the great players to play for Wexford. He won three All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship medals in all, 1955, 1956 and 1960, during the glory days for Wexford hurling. O'Donnell was also a key member of the Wexford teams that won National Hurling League titles in 1956 and 1958.
Preceded by: Christy Ring (Cork) |
Texaco Hurler of the Year 1960 |
Succeeded by: Liam Devaney (Tipperary) |
Hurling Team of the Millennium | ||
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1 Tony Reddin | 2 John Doyle | 3 Nick O'Donnell | 4 Bobby Rackard | 5 Paddy Phelan | 6 John Keane | 7 Brian Whelehan | 8 Lory Meagher | 9 Jack Lynch | 10 Christy Ring | 11 Mick Mackey | 12 Jim Langton | 13 Eddie Keher | 14 Ray Cummins | 15 Jimmy Doyle | |