Cashman, together with his teammate John O'Connor, became the first players to win three All-Ireland winners' medals on the field of play.
Over the course of twelve championship seasons Blackrock qualified for nine county finals, with victory coming on eight occasions.
Cashman was a key member of the team for all of these successes, beginning in 1887 when he captured his first county senior championship title.
The game was a controversial one as referee Dan Fraher changed his mind after initially awarding a goal to Cork.
After someone had neglected to get the grass cut at Ashtown, both teams moved to the Phoenix Park where the game took place.
An easy 3-4 to 1-2 defeat of Tipperary in the provincial decider gave him a third consecutive Munster winners' title.