Career
Born in, Fanning first excelled at hurling during his schooling at Columbia Broadcasting System. He arrived on the inter-county scene at a time when "s senior hurling fortunes were about to change. At club level Fanning was a nine-time championship medallist with. His retirement came following "s defeat by Tipperary in the 1954 championship.
Fanning"s brother, Pat, served as president of the Gaelic Athletic Association.
