Frankie Walsh, captain of 1959 Waterford team that won the All-Ireland, passes away aged 76

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• Captain of 1959 Waterford All-Ireland winning team Frankie Walsh has passed away

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• Journalist Johnny Murphy remembers ex-Waterford captain Frankie Walsh, who passed away aged 76

The death has occurred of Frankie Walsh, who captained the Waterford hurlers to All-Ireland success in 1959.

The 76-year-old died in Waterford Regional Hospital after being taken ill recently.

The victory in '59 was the last time the Déise county lifted Liam MacCarthy following victory over Kilkenny after a replay.