In what we're sure is a complete coincidence, on the day that Henry Shefflin announced his retirement, we also have the good news that the Kilkenny great is set to release his autobiography.
Okay, we're being sarcastic about the coincidence but not about the good news. Penguin Ireland have announced that Shefflin's autobiography will be released this Autumn and we're already looking forward to reading it.
The Henry Shefflin Autobiography:
Announcing the book's release, Penguin have promised a 'what makes the king tick' style of tome.
Since the turn of the millennium, when Kilkenny established itself as the dominant force in hurling, one man has stood out from a remarkable group of players: Henry Shefflin.
Now widely regarded as the greatest player of all time, Shefflin has eleven All-Stars and a record three Hurler of the Year awards and ten All-Ireland medals - but beneath the surface image of calm efficiency and effortless genius, his hurling life has included its share of bitter disappointments, agonizing injuries and intense rivalries. Now, in what will be an essential read, Shefflin tells his own story.
There won't be a house in Kilkenny that doesn't have this book by Christmas Day.
