Laochra Gael: Sean Purcell

A player ahead of his time, Seán Purcell played football with Galway from 1948 to 1962. He won only one All Ireland medal, but that in no way reflects the respect he commands among the GAA fraternity. His on-field partnership with Frankie Stockwell earned them the name 'The Terrible Twins', a duo that leveled opponents' defences. Seán is one of the most outstanding talents Gaelic football has ever known. A multi-talented player, he was comfortable in any position, but it was as a centre forward that he is remembered for and he was chosen on both Team of the Century and Millennium in that position.