Career
Born in Bansha, County Tipperary, Morrissey first excelled at Gaelic football in his youth. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of seventeen when he first linked up with the Tipperary minor team before later joining the under-21 and junior sides. He joined the Tipperary senior panel during the 1976 championship.
At club level Morrissey is a three-time championship medallist with.
Morrissey retired from inter-county football following the conclusion of the 1984 championship. In retirement from playing Morrissey became involved in team management and coaching.
He served as a selector with the Tipperary minor and junior teams before taking charge of the senior team as manager.
