Frank Norberg (1948 - February 20, 2018) is an Irish runner. His league and championship career with Cork senior team lasted four seasons from 1969 to 1973.
Born in Blackrock Cork, Norberg grew up in a powerful throwing family. His grandfather, Jer Norberg, won an All-Ireland medal with Cork in 1893.
Norberg first appeared for the Blackrock club at juvenile and underage level, before finally joining the club's senior team. In a highly successful career he won an All-Ireland medal in 1972, 1974 and 1979. Norberg also won four Munster medals and five county championship medals.
Norberg made his debut in the inter-county scene when he was selected for the Cork minor team in 1966. He enjoyed a championship season with a small team where he was an All-Ireland runner-up. He then joined the Under-21 team, winning back-to-back All-Ireland medals in 1968 and 1969. At this stage Norberg was close to the senior team of Cork and he made his debut during the 1969 Oireachtas Cup. Over the next four seasons he won one Munster medal and one National League medal.
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Biography
Frank Norberg was born in Blackrock County Cork in 1948. The owner of the most unusual family name, his ancestor settled in Ireland after leaving Sweden. Norberg was born into a family closely associated with Cork. His grandfather, Jer Norberg, won the All-Ireland title with Cork in 1893.
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Club
Norberg played his club with the famous Blackrock club in Cork. He enjoyed some success at an underage level before winning his first county senior championship title in 1971. It started a great success for the club, as 'the Rockies' then turned the county victory into a Munster club title and an Irish club's All- Title. In 1973 Norberg won a second county medal with Blackrock. Once again this victory was changed to the next Munster and All-Ireland club award. The success continued in 1975 with Norberg winning the third set of districts and a provincial award with his club. 'The Rockies' narrowly missed their third All-Ireland title after a defeat by James Stephens of Kilkenny. A fourth county medal followed for Norberg in 1978, however, he missed the victories of Munster and the All-Ireland club. He won his fifth county medal in 1979 and then collected his fourth Munster club title.
Small & amp; under 21 years
Norberg first became famous on the inter-county scene as a member of Cork's minor team in 1966. That year he enjoyed his first success when he earned the Munster title following a 6-7 to 2-8 defeat of Galway. Cork then face Wexford in the All-Ireland final. After a 6-7 draw in a row, the Norberg team narrowly lost in replays with a score of 4-1 to 1-8.
Two years later in 1968, Norberg was a key member of the Joint U-21 team. He got the Munster title in that class after losing 4-10 to 1-13 from Tipperary. The final appearance of the All-Ireland followed immediately with Kilkenny giving the opposition. Follow the entertaining who finally saw Cork win 2-18 to 3-9. It was All-Ireland under 21 titles for Norberg.
In 1969 Norberg still qualified for classes under 21 years old. He added a second Munster title to his collection that year before then lining up in the second consecutive All-Ireland final. Wexford is an opponent and after a high scoring game, Cork emerged victorious with 5-13 to 4-7. It was Norberg's second All-Ireland second under 21 years.
Senior
After his appearance in minor and under 21 years, Norberg joined the Cork senior launch team in 1971. He was a non-substitute replacement that year, however, Cork enjoyed little success in the championship.
In 1972, Norberg, though never played, was appointed captain of Cork. After guiding his team to the National Hurling League title, Norberg then lined up in his first Munster final. Clare was an opponent and victory came when Cork recorded a big win 6-18 to 2-8. It was Munster Norberg's first winner's medal. This game is not without incident because Norberg suffered a knee injury in the game and for a while it seems the season is over. He missed Cork's next victory over London in the All-Ireland semi-finals, however, he recovered in time to lead his side against Kilkenny in the All-Ireland final. As time went on, Cork sailed to victory and lead 'Cat' with eight points. Norberg had to be replaced during the game, however, the victory seemed certain. A Kilkenny kick back saw the team level with Cork and scored seven points further without replying to capture a 3-24 to 5-11 win. It was a big blow for the Cork team that seemed destined for victory.
Norberg was relegated to the substitute bench 'back in 1973 before leaving the inter-county set-up at the end of the year.
References
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