He later added a fourth Munster medal to his collection following a 6–18 to 2–8 thrashing of Clare. Old rivals Kilkenny provided the opposition in the subsequent All-Ireland final on 3 September 1972, a game which is often considered to be one of the classic games of the modern era.
He later acquired his fourth Munster medal after a decisive victory over Clare by a score of 6–18 to 2–8. Kilkenny was his opponent in the subsequent All-Ireland final on September 3, 1972, a game widely regarded as one of the greatest games of the modern era.