Tony Mansfield (hurler) explained

Code:Hurling
Sport:Hurling
Tony Mansfield
Irish:Antaine Móinbhíol
Occupation:ATGWU official
County:Cork
Province:Munster
Club:Abbeyside–Ballinacourty
Clcounty:0
Counties:Waterford
Icprovince:0
Icallireland:0
Nhl:0
Birth Date:1939
Birth Place:Abbeyside, County Waterford, Ireland
Death Date:10 March 2013 (aged 73)
Death Place:Cork, Ireland

Anthony Mansfield (1939 – 10 March 2013) was an Irish hurler and manager who played for the Waterford senior team.[1]

Mansfield played for Waterford during the 1960s, however, he enjoyed little success during his inter-county career. During that time he won one Munster medal as a non-playing substitute. Mansfield was an All-Ireland runner-up on one occasion, also as a non-playing substitute.

At club level Mansfield played with Abbeyside–Ballinacourty.

In retirement from playing Mansfield became involved in coaching and team management. He spent several terms as manager of the Waterford under-21 and senior teams and enjoyed some success.[2] Mansfield also served as a referee at club level.

Notes and References

  1. News: Déise bids farewell to loyal servant Mansfield. 12 March 2013. 13 March 2013. Irish Examiner. Jim. O'Sullivan.
  2. News: Tony was one of natures true gentlemen. 11 March 2013. 13 March 2013. Deise Abú Blog. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20141011060350/http://deiseabu.blogspot.ie/2013_03_01_archive.html. 11 October 2014. dmy-all.