Death of Frank Hogan, aka John 3:7 March 09, 2020





The late Frank Hogan with his John 3:7 sign at a Waterford Crystal Cup game in 2014. ©INPHO/Cathal Noonan. The late Frank Hogan with his John 3:7 sign at a Waterford Crystal Cup game in 2014. ©INPHO/Cathal Noonan.

We are sad to report the passing of Frank Hogan who was known as the man who held up the John 3:7 sign at major GAA fixtures.

Originally from Tipperary but living in Castletroy, Co. Limerick for many years, Frank had been a notable absentee from GAA games in recent times due to ill health. For over 30 years, the Christian evangelist had brought his famous yellow sign - which refers to a verse in the Gospel of John - to grounds all over the country, including Croke Park where it was always visible on Hill 16.

He originally had a sign which read John 3:16, but changed this to John 3:7 after the Michael Jackson concert in Pairc Ui Chaoimh in 1988. The sign went missing twice, but was recovered both times. It was so recognisable that, according to Frank "everybody wants to steal it or buy it. People regard it as a trophy."

In June 2010, Frank was banned from displaying the sign in Croke Park. However, stadium director Peter McKenna claimed this was a mistake and that he and the sign would be welcome at GAA headquarters any time.

Rest in peace Frank Hogan pic.twitter.com/2xHcMeUFE6 — Darren Frehill (@Darrenfrehill) March 9, 2020

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