[citation needed] Kenny first came to prominence on the inter-county scene in 1941 when he captained the Tipperary minor hurling team in the Munster final.
It was in his debut season that he enjoyed his first major success when Tipp defeated Limerick by 1-16 to 2-10, giving Kenny a Munster winners' medal.
[2] In 1950 Kenny was captain of the team as he added a National Hurling League winners' medal to his collection before further provincial glory followed.
Nicky Rackard had been Wexford's star goal-poacher throughout the year, however, his artistry was beaten by Tony Reddin in the Tipperary goal-mouth in that game.
Séamus Bannon, Tim Ryan and Paddy Kenny got the goals in the second quarter that did the damage, however, Tipp forged ahead to win by 7-7 to 3-9.
Kenny’s career at inter-county level ended shortly after that game as a chronic knee injury forced him to retire.