The last playing link to the famous Polo Grounds 1947 All-Ireland final has passed away

THE KERRY FOOTBALLER who was the last surviving player from the famous Polo Grounds All-Ireland final in 1947, has passed away.

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Mick Finucance played with the Ballydonoghue GAA club in North Kerry GAA.

He lined out five times in championship for Kerry, including a substitute appearance in the All-Ireland senior football final on 14 September 1947 at the Polo Grounds in New York.

Cavan were crowned champions as they triumphed in that match by 2-11 to 2-7.

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Tributes have been paid today to Finucane. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

The death has occurred of Mick Finucane Urlee Lisselton The last link with the famous1947 Polo Ground match. RIP pic.twitter.com/Pt8N6IcQba
— Ballydonoghue GAA (@ballydonoghue) July 5, 2016

Ballydonoghue GAA / Twitter

So sorry to hear of the death of Mick Finnucan the former Kerry footballer. The very last link with the Polo... https://t.co/gkC532EbOs
— Terrace Talk (@terracetalkrk) July 5, 2016

Terrace Talk / Twitter

Sad to hear Mick Finucane has passed. Great boxing & football man - played in '47 Polo Grounds All-Ireland. Spent many hours in his company.
— Joe Ó Muirċeartaiġ (@muirioch) July 5, 2016

Joe Ó Muircheartaigh / Twitter

Sad to hear of death of Mick Finucane, spent a morning in his house interviewing him years ago.Great stories,great character @Kerry_Official
— Kieran McCarthy (@KieranMcC_SS) July 5, 2016

Kieran McCarthy / Twitter

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