Irish name Tomas de Buitleir 1920-1940 Thurles Sarsfields All irelands 1 Years Club Role Hurler | Position Goalkeeper Name Tom Butler Sport Hurling Tipperary titles 5 Nhl 1 | |
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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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