Jack Bergin

Jack Bergin (born 1954) is an Irish retired hurler who played as a right corner-back for the Tipperary senior team.[1]

Jack Bergin
Personal information
Irish name Seán Ó Beirgin
Sport Hurling
Position Right corner-back
Born 1954
Littleton, County Tipperary, Ireland
Club(s)
Years Club
Moycarkey-Borris
Club titles
Tipperary titles 2
Munster titles 1
Inter-county(ies)*
Years County Apps (scores)
1974-1986
Tipperary 5 (0-00)
Inter-county titles
Munster titles 0
All-Irelands 0
NHL 0
All Stars 0
*Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 16:52, 24 December 2013.

Born in Littleton, County Tipperary, Bergin first arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of twenty when he first linked up with the Tipperary under-21 team. He joined the senior panel during the 1974 championship. Bergin went on to play a bit part for over a decade, however, he ended his career without any silverware.

At club level Bergin is a one-time Munster medallist with Moycarkey-Borris. In addition to this he also won two championship medals.

His brother, Liam also played with Tipperary, while his nephew, Kieran, is a current member of the Tipperary team.

Throughout his career Bergin made 5 championship appearances. He retired from inter-county hurling following the conclusion of the 1986 championship.

In retirement from playing Bergin has become involved in team management and coaching. As a selector with the Tipperary senior team between 1998 and 2005 he helped the team to All-Ireland, Munster and National League honours..

Honours

Player

Moycarkey-Borris

Selector

Tipperary

References

  1. "Profile: Jack Bergin". Tipp GAA Archives. Retrieved 24 December 2014.
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