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7 unusual facts about Frank McGuigan


Brian McGuigan

His father is Tyrone legend, Frank McGuigan, but Brian has successfully stepped out of his father's shadow, because of his own achievements.

He was denied an All Star that year, which caused a lot of controversy, even prompting his father, Frank, to put his own medal up for sale, due to his lowered opinion of the accolade.

Frank McGuigan

It was voted as one of the Top 20 GAA Moments of the previous forty years (i.e. since the dawn of televised matches).

Despite his playing career being cut short by a car crash, which broke his leg, he is considered a legend in Tyrone football, alongside players such as Frankie Donnelly and Peter Canavan.

He felt his own award was cheapened by accusations that it was a "sympathy vote," and after his son, Brian was overlooked in the 2005 honours, his opinion was strengthened.

Mickey Niblock

Niblock scored 2-04 from play, a record which was overtaken by Tyrone's Frank McGuigan in 1984.

Tommy McGuigan

His older brother is three-time All-Ireland-winning Tyrone star, Brian McGuigan, and his father Frank is considered one of the legends of Tyrone football.



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