Larry Fanning

Larry Fanning (1922 - 28 August 2008) was an Irish hurler who played as a full-back for the Waterford senior team.[1][2]

Larry Fanning
Personal information
Irish name Labhrás Ó Fainín
Sport Hurling
Position Full back
Born 1922
Waterford, Ireland
Died 28 August 2008 (aged 86)
Waterford, Ireland
Club(s)
Years Club
 Mount Sion
Club titles
  Football Hurling
Wexford titles 3 9
Inter-county(ies)
Years County
1948-1951
 Waterford
Inter-county titles
Leinster titles 1
All-Irelands 0
NHL 0

Born in Waterford, Fanning first played competitive hurling during his schooling at Mount Sion CBS. He arrived on the inter-county scene at a time when Waterford's senior hurling fortunes were about to change. During his career he won a one All-Ireland medal as a non-playing substitute and one Munster medal on the field of play.

At club level Fanning was a nine-time championship medallist with Mount Sion. He also won three championship medals in Gaelic football.

His retirement came following Waterford's defeat by Tipperary in the 1954 championship.

Fanning's brother, Pat, served as president of the Gaelic Athletic Association.

Honours

Team
Mount Sion
Waterford

References
  1. "Waterford will win – his last prediction". The Waterford Express. 28 August 2008. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
  2. Keyes, Dermot (5 September 2008). "Larry Fanning's wonderful legacy". The Waterford Express. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
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