Gerald McCarthy (hurler)

Gerald McCarthy, born on 12 September 1945, is an Irish former hurling manager and player from Cork city, widely regarded as one of the most skilful and stylish hurlers of his generation and one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. Known for his intelligent anticipation, his ability to find open space and his overhead striking of the ball, he lined out in eight different positions and made his name as an attacking midfielder and centre-forward. He joined the St Finbarr's senior team at seventeen in 1963 and spent sixteen years as one of the club's key players. His Cork career began with the minor team in 1962, continued through the under-21 ranks and the senior debut in 1964, and ended with his retirement in October 1979. With Cork he won five All-Ireland Championship titles, including three in a row from 1976 to 1978, nine Munster titles and three National Hurling League titles.