The 1958 Ras Tailteann Cycling Champion.
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A living legend.
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I heard after his race he used to find a bullock rupture it's jugular with a knife then proceed to drink the blood straight from it's neck..
He is Bear Grylls inspiration..
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my father was a cyclist around the same time, mick used to eat raw steak on the bike and take a small drop of brandy! the blood would trickle out of his mouth!!
sure don't make em like they used to!!
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Mick Murphy fans should check out the RTE radio documentary Convict of the Road
rte.ie/radio1/doconone/convict
.html Prospero
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I met a guy a Hillingdon who remembers him from the 58 tour of Ireland, he could not believe what Mick could do.Geno is his name, a very refined gent, so meeting Mick probably blew his mind.
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His like are a dying breed they will not pass this way again .
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His like are a diying breed they will not pass this way again .
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attack in the morning, always attack
Those who watch this who don't also know the subject's life story won't realize that they are looking at a truly amazing character. Thanks for posting.
Fredobel51 2 years ago
Just glad someone appreciated viewing the short videos. Mick is a splendid guy and generous of his time & tales. Real characters/hero's like him don't pass us everyday.
Cheers,
Craig in Burnley, England.
craigdsimpson 2 years ago