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. Voting for the award was undertaken by a select group of journalists from television and the print media. The award itself, standing 14 inches high, was one of the most sought-after accolades in Irish sport. This award is distinct from the

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, awarded by the GAA since 1995, as part of the

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, and Alan and

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are the only pairs of brothers to have won the award.

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has won the award the most times, with four wins. The award was discontinued in 2012 after Texaco withdrew their sponsorship.

Recipients

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Texaco Footballer Of The Year 1958 establishments in Ireland Awards established in 1958 Gaelic football awards Texaco Annual events in Ireland