Mick Morris (Gaelic footballer)

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Mick Morris
Personal information
Irish name Mícheál Mac Muiris
Sport Gaelic football
Position Centre-back
Born 1943 (age 79–80)
Tralee, County Kerry
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Occupation Sportsperson
Club(s)
YearsClub
1960s-1970s
 John Mitchels
Club titles
Kerry titles 6
Inter-county(ies)
YearsCountyApps (scores)
1964-1969
 Kerry 16
Inter-county titles
Munster titles 3
All-Irelands 1
NFL 1
All Stars 0

Mick Morris (born 1943) is an Irish former Gaelic footballer and golfer. He played for his local club John Mitchels and was a member of the Kerry senior inter-county team from 1964 until 1969. He went on to represent Ireland in golf, winning the Irish Close Championship in 1978. [1]

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Club

Morris played with John Mitchels club during a golden era for the Tralee side. [2] He was part of the side that won five Kerry Senior Football Championship titles in a row between 1959-63. He won another title in 1966. He was also part of the side that won the 1961 Kerry Minor Football Championship. [3]

Third Level

During his college days Morris lined out with University College Cork. He had much success in the Sigerson Cup. He won titles with the Cork college in 1965, 1966 and 1969. He was later shortlisted for the Sigerson Team of the Century in 2010. [4]

He also had success in the Cork Senior Football Championship. He won titles in 1964 and 1969. [5]

Under 21

Morris first played with Kerry at Under 21 level.

His first appearance was during the 1962 Munster championship. His only appearance was a semi-final win over Clare. [6]

He was underage again in 1963 and lined out in the Munster final. However he was on the losing side to Cork. [7]

In 1964 he was again underage. After little success in the previous two seasons this season would be different. He picked up a Munster title after a 0-15 to 1-02 win over Tipperary in the final. [8] An All-Ireland semi-final win over Galway seen Kerry into an All-Ireland final. In the final Kerry faced Laois. At full time a 1-10 to 1-03 win seen Morris pick up an All-Ireland Under 21 title. [9]

Junior

On the back of his Under 21 displays Morris joined the Kerry Junior team. He sole season was in 1963 but it was to be a successful one.

Wins over Clare, Cork and Limerick seen him pick up a Munster Junior Football Championship title. An All-Ireland semi-final win over Antrim seen Kerry into the Home All-Ireland final. In the final Morris and co faced Wexford. A 1-13 to 2-07 win seen Kerry into the All-Ireland final. They faced Lancashire in the final in Manchester. A 3-05 to 2-05 win seen Morris pick up an All-Ireland Junior Football Championship title. [10] He won the title alongside five of his John Mitchels teammates.

Senior

On the back of his Under 21 and Junior displays Morris soon joined the Kerry Senior team.

He first joined the team during the 1964 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. Wins over Tipperary and Cork seen him pick up his first Munster Senior Football Championship title. [11] A 2-12 to 0-06 win over Cavan in the All-Ireland semi-final seen Kerry into the final. Morris lined out in his first senior final with Galway being the opponents. At full time Morris and co were on the wrong end of a 0-15 to 0-10 scoreline. [12]

In 1965 wins over Limerick and Clare seen Morris pick up his second Munster title. An All-Ireland semi-final win over Dublin seen Kerry into the All-Ireland final for the second season in a row. Morris was again at Corner Back as Kerry again faced Galway. He was again on the losing side however this time on a 0-12 to 0-09. [13]

The next few seasons proved to be unsuccessful as Kerry lost to Cork in Munster finals in 1966 [14] and 1967 [15] Morris was the captain for the latter loss.

He missed out on Kerry's Munster win in 1968. He was a surprise starter from the subsequent All-Ireland final. In his third appearance in a final he was on the losing side once more. this time to Down. [16]

Having little success in the League Morris had a very successful 1968–69 National Football League. Kerry made it to the Home final where they overcame Offaly. In the final Kerry faced New York. The sides ended level 0-12 each. In the replay Morris oicked up his first,and only, League medal after a 2-21 to 2-12 win in New York. [17]

Come championship time wins over Waterford and Cork seen Morris pick up his third Munster title. He missed out on the All-Ireland semi-final win over Mayo. He was back in the team for the All-Ireland final with Offaly. Lining out in his fourth All-Ireland final, and having been on the losing side in the previous three, he finally got his hands on an All-Ireland medal after a 0-10 to 0-07 win. [18]

Coming into 1970 Morris was 26 years old and coming into his prime. He played in seven games during the 1969–70 National Football League. [19]

Having won the 1969 All-Ireland Kerry went on a tour of Australia. However after returning Morris had a despite relating to unpaid expenses and as a result Morris walked away and never again played with Kerry. [20]

Golf

Having finished GAA career at a young age Morris become one of Irelands great amateur golfers. [21]

Having moved to Dublin to work with the ESB he joined Portmarnock Golf Club. He would go on to win the Irish Close in 1978 and the South of Ireland Amateur Open Championship in 1982. [22] He also played 51 times for Ireland between 1978 and 1984. [23]

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References

  1. ↑ "Kerry GAA profile". www.hoganstand.com. Archived from the original on 23 June 2010. Retrieved 9 April 2010.
  2. ↑ https://johnmitchelsgaa.com/club-history/
  3. ↑ https://johnmitchelsgaa.com/club-history/
  4. ↑ https://hoganstand.com/article/index/138560
  5. ↑ https://www.ucc.ie/en/news/archive/2014andbeyond/2013/from-students-to-county-masters.html
  6. ↑ https://terracetalk.com/kerry-football/game/1776/1962-Kerry-Vs-Clare
  7. ↑ https://terracetalk.com/kerry-football/game/1780/1963-Kerry-Vs-Cork
  8. ↑ https://munster.gaa.ie/history/under-21-football/
  9. ↑ https://hoganstand.com/Kerry/Profile
  10. ↑ https://terracetalk.com/kerry-football/year/1963/Junior
  11. ↑ https://munster.gaa.ie/history/sf_teams/
  12. ↑ https://www.terracetalk.com/kerry-football/game/720/1964-Kerry-Vs-Galway
  13. ↑ https://www.terracetalk.com/kerry-football/year/1965/Championship
  14. ↑ https://www.terracetalk.com/kerry-football/game/726/1966-Kerry-Vs-Cork
  15. ↑ https://www.terracetalk.com/kerry-football/game/728/1967-Kerry-Vs-Cork
  16. ↑ https://www.terracetalk.com/kerry-football/game/732/1968-Kerry-Vs-Down
  17. ↑ https://www.terracetalk.com/kerry-football/year/1969/League
  18. ↑ https://www.terracetalk.com/kerry-football/year/1969/Championship
  19. ↑ https://www.terracetalk.com/kerry-football/year/1970/League
  20. ↑ https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/can-five-in-a-row-be-done-john-o-keeffe-recalls-kerry-s-bid-1.4013057
  21. ↑ https://www.irishgolfdesk.com/news-files/2014/12/27/all-time-top-100-irish-amateur-men
  22. ↑ http://www.gogolfing.ie/irish-amateur-golf-results.php?id=1
  23. ↑ https://www.independent.ie/regionals/kerry/sport/other-sports/who-is-kerrys-greatest-ever-golfer/29939755.html
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Preceded by Kerry Senior Football Captain
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