Tom Butler (1902 – 22 April 1984) was an Irish hurler who played as a goalkeeper for the Tipperary senior team.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish name | Tomás de Buitléir | ||
| Sport | Hurling | ||
| Position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Born |
1902 Thurles, County Tipperary, Ireland | ||
| Died | 22 April 1984 (aged 81–82) | ||
| Club(s) | |||
| Years | Club | ||
1920-1940 | Thurles Sarsfields | ||
| Club titles | |||
| Tipperary titles | 5 | ||
| Inter-county(ies) | |||
| Years | County | ||
1927-1939 | Tipperary | ||
| Inter-county titles | |||
| Munster titles | 1 | ||
| All-Irelands | 1 | ||
| NHL | 1 | ||
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.[2]
At club level, he enjoyed a successful career with Thurles Sarsfields, winning five county club championship winners' medals.[citation needed]
Butler became involved in team management following his retirement from playing. He trained Tipperary to the All-Ireland title in 1945.[citation needed]
References edit
- ^ "Profile: Tommy Butler". Tipp GAA archive. Retrieved 10 October 2011.
- ^ "County profile: Tipperary". Hogan Stand. Archived from the original on 21 August 2012. Retrieved 10 October 2011.
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