Pat Spillane, a renowned Kerry footballer and a player under legendary coach Mick O'Dwyer, shared a poignant moment from O'Dwyer's final hours. In a moving appearance on the Indo Sport podcast, Spillane recounted sitting by O'Dwyer's bedside, holding his hand, and expressing heartfelt thanks for the significant influence O'Dwyer had on his life as both a footballer and a person. Spillane described O'Dwyer as a 'great man' and reflected on their special connection forged through years of shared success on the field.
I held his hand for those 15 minutes and I thanked him for everything he did for me as a footballer and a person. Just a great man. Special, special.
Spillane expressed deep admiration for O'Dwyer, revealing that he reflected on their strong bond and how O'Dwyer shaped his career and character.
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