Keith Rossiter

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Keith Rossiter (born 1984) is an Irish sportsman. He plays hurling for Wexford and is Captain of the team for 2006.

Keith Rossiter was born in the parish of Oulart in County Wexford in 1984. He was educated locally and later studied Business at Enniscorthy Vocational College and Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT). Rossiter was on the Wexford minor hurling team when, a the age of 17, he cracked his spine in a club football game. The operation to correct the injury had to potential to leave him in a wheelchair if it was unsuccessful. However, the operation and subsequent treatment meant Rossiter's spine made a full recovery. During his period at WIT Rossiter had a successful hurling career, winning three Fitzgibbon Cups, a National League and a Freshers All-Ireland. His team-mates on that team included Setanta Ó hAilpín of Cork, J.J. Delaney of Kilkenny and Paul Curran of Tipperary. Rossiter soon made the step up and became a member of the Wexford senior hurling panel. He made his inter-county debut in a Walsh Cup decider against Laois, however, his first championship game was against Offaly. Since then Rossiter has played at corner-back and is the current captain of the Wexford side.

Preceded by: John O'Connor

Wexford Senior Hurling Captain 2006

Succeeded by: Incumbent

	Wexford Senior Hurling Team
1 D. Fitzhenry | 2 M. Travers | 3 D. O'Connor | 4 K. Rossiter | 5 R. Kehoe | 6 D. Ruth | 7 D. Lyng | 8 E. Quigley | 9 C. Kenny | 10 R. McCarthy | 11 D. Stamp | 12 P.J. Nolan | 13 S. Doyle | 14 R. Jacob | 15 M. Jordan | Manager: S. Murphy (Team as of July 2006)