Seán Purcell

Seán Purcell, born on 17 December 1928 and died on 27 August 2005, was a Gaelic footballer who played at senior level for the Galway county team, best known as a centre half-forward although he played in most outfield positions. Born in Tuam, County Galway, he played in the St Jarlath's College side that won the Hogan Cup in 1947. His partnership with Frank Stockwell, known as the Terrible Twins, helped Galway win its fourth All-Ireland championship in 1956 and the League title in 1957. He also won three Railway Cups, one as captain, the 1950 Sigerson Cup and ten county titles with the Tuam Stars. He was named on the GAA's Football Team of the Century in 1984 and the Football Team of the Millennium in 1999.