About Tom Butler
Lived 1902 – 1984 (aged 81–82). Tom Butler was a hurler.
Tom Butler (1902 – 22 April 1984) was an Irish hurler who played as a goalkeeper for the Tipperary senior team.
Butler made his first appearance for the team during the 1927 championship and was a regular player over the course of the next decade. During that time he won one All-Ireland winners' medal, one Munster winner's medal and one National Hurling League winners' medal.
At club level, he enjoyed a successful career with Thurles Sarsfields, winning five county club championship winners' medals.
Butler became involved in team management following his retirement from playing. He trained Tipperary to the All-Ireland title in 1945.
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Who was Tom Butler?
Irish hurler (1902–1984)
When was Tom Butler born?
Tom Butler was born in 1902 in Thurles.
When did Tom Butler die?
Tom Butler died on 22 April 1984.
What was Tom Butler's occupation?
Tom Butler was a hurler.
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