Tom Butler (1902 – 22 April 1984) was an Irish hurler who played as a goalkeeper for the

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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

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winners' medal, one

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winner's medal and one

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winners' medal. At club level, he enjoyed a successful career with

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, 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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1902 births 1984 deaths Hurling goalkeepers Thurles Sarsfields hurlers Tipperary inter-county hurlers All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship winners {{Tipperary-hurling-bio-stub