"Christy Ring from Cloyne, County Cork, is regarded as the greatest hurler of all time. His mastery of the skills of hurling was equalled only by his dedication to Cork. He won eight senior All-Ireland medals and eighteen Railway Cup medals in his 24-year career before retiring from inter-county hurling aged 43. Against him no game was won until the final whistle. He always tried to do the impossible." "Tim Horgan traces Christy's playing career with its many highlights and captures his unique charisma that excited and atrracted people to him. It pays due respect to his opponents and the drab conditions in which all lived and played. Included is a fascinating interview before the 1953 All-Ireland.

It is a lively, affectionate account of his lifelong commitment to hurling, embellished with memories of great players and personalities, and glorious games won and lost."--BOOK JACKET.