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Article: The 125 greatest stars of the GAA ; 50 Marting Furlong (Offaly)

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November 6, 2009
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With Billy Morgan he is the only goalkeeper to win the coveted Texaco "footballer of the year" award which underlines his greatness in the position. Played from 1965 to '83 covering Offaly's headline successes.

49 GRAHAM GERAGHTY (MEATH)

One of a small group of players to win Allstars in defence and attack Geraghty has been one of the most natural footballers of the modern era. Sometimes made the game look so easy.

48 EUGENE MCKENNA (TYRONE)

An unsung hero in leaner times for Tyrone football McKenna is considered one of the best footballers never to win an All-Ireland medal. Won Allstars on three different lines of the field in 1984, '86 and '89.

47 STEPHEN WHITE (LOUTH)

The iconic figure ...

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