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

Kerry’s Mick Finucane passed away at the age of 93.

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.

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