RIP Gene Morgan

[savo]

Sad to hear of a legend passing. This is from Hoganstand
Rest in Peace

Armagh GAA legend Gene Morgan passed away yesterday at the age of 84.

A member of the Armagh side which played against Kerry in the 1953 All-Ireland SFC final, Gene was part of the famous Orchard full-back line Morgan, Bratton and McKnight.

Renowned for his strength and power on the field, Gene captained Crossmaglen to an Armagh SFC triumph in 1947, beating Armagh Harps in the final, and also played for Ulster and Ireland.



He was married to Betty (nee Feenan), who predeceased him in 1986, and is survived by his sons Brendan, Jim and Aidan and his daughters Mart, Eilish and Rose, as well his brothers Brian and John and sisters Maura, Kathleen, Annie, Margaret and Jeanette.

The funeral mass will take place tomorrow at St Patrick's Church, Crossmaglen at 11.00am, with burial at the adjoining cemetery.

[DANSYOURMAN]

Would have known Eamon McMahon (53 goalkeeper ) very well (before his passing) and he had nothing but good things to say about Gene , both as a person and as a footballer.

Also my uncle would have been in direct opposition to Gene on many games with Armagh Harps V Coss and he was fulsome in his praise , labelling him a hard but fair marker and calling him one of nature's true gentlemen.

MAY HE REST IN PEACE.

[Rufus T Firefly]

As a member of the 1953 team, Gene's place was already assured as an Armagh Football Immortal.

May He Rest In Peace.

[corn02]

Rest in Peace