The Tipperary County Board have announced the sad news that former hurler Billy Quinn has died.
Quinn, who's the father of former Ireland international soccer Niall Quinn, captained the Premier minors to All-Ireland glory in 1952 and 1953.
The Rathealty clubman also won a National League title with Tipperary as well as a host of medals at club level across both hurling and Gaelic football.
On hearing of the passing of Billy Quinn, Tipperary Co. Board Chairman Michael Bourke paid this tribute; "Men of the quality and calibre of Billy Quinn are unique in the GAA and his arrival on the Tipperary hurling scene at such a young age speaks volumes of his ability.
"Had government employment policy being different at the time I have no doubt that Billy would have had many Senior All-Ireland medals in his possession along with his two All-Ireland Minor medals
"On behalf of Tipperary County Board we extend our heartfelt condolences to his wife Mary, sons and daughters Rosaleen, Gerry, Anne Marie and Niall and the extended Quinn family on the sad passing of their beloved Billy".
