Nicholas Christopher Michael Ring was an Irish hurler whose league and championship career with the Cork senior team spanned twenty-four years from 1939 to 1963. He established many championship records, including career appearances (65), scoring tally (33-208) and number of All-Ireland medals won (8); however, these records were subsequently bested by a number of players. Ring is widely regarded as one of the greatest hurlers in the history of the game, with many former players, commentators and fans rating him as the number one player of all time.
Maurice Raymond "Ray" Cummins is an Irish former hurler and Gaelic footballer whose dual league and championship career with the Cork senior teams spanned fifteen years from 1967 to 1982.
Martin O'Doherty is an Irish former hurler who played as a full-back for the Cork senior team.
Gerald McCarthy is an Irish former hurling manager and player. In his playing career he was known for his intelligent anticipation, his ability to find open space and his overhead striking of the ball. A versatile player who lined out in no less than eight different positions, McCarthy made his name as an attacking midfielder and as a centre-forward. He is widely regarded to be one of the most skilful and stylish players of his generation and as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport.
Denis Coughlan is an Irish former hurler, Gaelic footballer and manager who played for Cork Senior Championship clubs Glen Rovers and St. Nicholas'. As a dual player he played for the Cork senior teams for 15 years, during which time he played as a back, a midfielder and a forward. Coughlan is regarded as one of Cork's greatest-ever dual players.
Tony Maher is an Irish former hurler who played as a right corner-back at senior level for the Cork county team.
Denis Murphy is an Irish former hurler who played as a left corner-back at senior level for the Cork county team.
The Munster Senior Club Hurling Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Munster Council of the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1964 for the champion hurling teams in the province of Munster in Ireland.
Pat Moylan is an Irish retired hurler who played as a midfielder for the Cork senior team.
John Clifford was an Irish hurler and hurling coach. After All-Ireland Championship victories as a player and manager during a five-decade association with the Cork senior hurling team, he is regarded as a "Cork legend."
Daniel J. Clifford, better known as Donal Clifford, is an Irish former hurler and manager. At club level he played with Cloyne and Glen Rovers and was also a member of the Cork senior hurling team. Regarded as one of Cork's greatest ever underage players, Clifford was the first player to wear protective headgear in a senior inter-county match.
Cornelius Roche is an Irish former hurler, manager and selector. He played for Cork Senior Championship club St Finbarr's and was a member of the Cork senior hurling team for ten years, during which time he usually lined out as a left wing-back.
Jeremiah O'Sullivan was an Irish hurler and Gaelic footballer. At club level he played with Glen Rovers and St. Nicholas' and was a member of the Cork senior teams in both codes.
Seánie Barry is an Irish former hurler and manager. At club level he played with Sarsfields, Bride Rovers, University College Cork and Imokilly and was also a member of the Cork senior hurling team.
Edward D. Young, known as Éamonn Young, was an Irish Gaelic football player, trainer and selector. Throughout a club career that spanned over 25 years, he played for several clubs in Cork and enjoyed championship success in different grades with Dohenys, Glen Rovers and Collins. At inter-county level, he was midfield partner to Fachtna O'Donovan on the Cork senior football team that won the 1945 All-Ireland Championship; he had earlier won the first of four Munster Championship medals and ended his career with a National League title as team captain. As well as club and county successes, Young was a regular for Munster for the best part of a decade and won three Railway Cup medals. His inter-county career was followed by several periods as a team trainer and selector.
Andrew O'Flynn is an Irish retired hurler who played as a full-forward for the Cork senior team.
Michael Lane is an Irish retired hurler who played as a right corner-back for the Cork senior team.
Denis O'Riordan is an Irish former hurler who played as a centre-back and full back at senior level for the Cork county team.
Frank O'Sullivan is an Irish retired hurler who played as a goalkeeper for the Cork senior team.
John F. "Jackie" Daly was an Irish hurler who played at club level with Glen Rovers and at inter-county level with the Cork senior hurling team. He usually lined out as at midfield.
