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Tom Allen

1875 – 1952

Irish hurler

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Lived 1875 – 1952 (aged 76–77). Tom Allen was a hurler.

Thomas Allen (4 September 1874 – 20 June 1952) was an Irish hurler. His championship career with the Tipperary senior team spanned several seasons from 1900 until 1907.

Born in Littleton, County Tipperary, Allen was the third of five children born to William and Catherine Allen (née Purcell). He was educated locally before later working as a farmer.

Allen first played competitive hurling with the Two-Mile-Borris club. In a successful era for the club, he won county senior championship medals in 1900, 1903 and 1905.

Success at club level saw Allen added to the Tipperary senior team and he made his debut during the 1900 championship. He won an All-Ireland medal in his debut season before claiming a second winners' medal in 1906. Allen also won two Munster medals before retiring from inter-county hurling following the conclusion of the 1907 championship.

Honours

Two-Mile-Borris Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship (3): 1900, 1903, 1905

Tipperary All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship (2): 1900, 1906 Munster Senior Hurling Championship (2): 1900, 1906

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Tom Allen?

Irish hurler (1875–1952)

When was Tom Allen born?

Tom Allen was born in 1875 in Littleton.

When did Tom Allen die?

Tom Allen died on 20 June 1952.

What was Tom Allen's occupation?

Tom Allen was a hurler.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tom Allen

· Wikidata: Q7814767

· DBpedia: Tom Allen (hurler)

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