You can always look at athletes in terms of stats to show the measure of achievement. Usain Bolt and his 9:58, Tom Brady and his seven Super Bowl rings, Alan Shearer and his 260 Premier League goals. It applies to everyone, not just the international household names.
On Saturday evening, Westmeath fans near and far were given the news that John Heslin had officially announced his departure from the maroon jersey. Although it was not unexpected, it still does not change the fact that there is an exodus of names from the Lake County, all of whom have contributed so much over the years.
