Con Murphy (Valley Rovers hurler)

Con Murphy, born Cornelius Murphy and living from 28 October 1922 to 29 April 2007, was an Irish hurler who played as a full-back at senior level for the Cork county team. He joined the team during the 1942 championship and was a regular in the starting fifteen until his retirement after the 1951 championship, winning four All-Ireland medals, five Munster medals and one National League medal, with one All-Ireland runner-up finish. At club level he had a lengthy career with Valley Rovers and also played with the divisional side Carrigdhoun. Once retired from playing he became a referee at the highest levels and a Gaelic games administrator with the Cork County Board, before assuming the office of President of the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1976.