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Tim Crowley (born 1952) is a former Irish sportsperson. He played hurling with Newcestown and Cork in the 1970s and 1980s.
[edit] Playing career
Tim Crowley was born Newcestown in County Cork in 1952. He showed great skill as a hurler in his youth, and in time he would go on to have a very successful career with his native county. Crowley joined the Cork minor hurling team in the mid 1960s. In 1969 he had his first major success when he won his first All-Ireland medal as a minor. In 1970 he captured his second consecutive All-Ireland medal at minor level. Crowley subsequently joined the Cork under-21 team with whom he won an All-Ireland medal in 1973, along with other future stars Seánie O'Leary and Jimmy Barry-Murphy.
Crowley had to wait another few years before he joined the senior team, however, he made his senior debut against Waterford in 1977. He partnered Tom Cashman at midfield and subsequently went on to claim his first Munster and All-Ireland medals at senior level. In 1978 Crowley was moved to the half-forward line on the team. It was another successful year as he claimed his second consecutive Munster and All-Ireland titles. In 1979 he won his third Munster medal, however, Cork’s attempt to capture four All-Ireland titles in-a-row was halted at the All-Ireland semi-final stage when Crowley’s team were defeated by Galway. In 1980 and 1981 Cork failed to win further Munster titles, however, Crowley was a key member of the team that won back-to-back National Hurling League titles in those years.
In 1982 Cork had recaptured their form, and Crowley captured a fourth Munster medal, however, Cork were later defeated by Kilkenny in the All-Ireland final. In 1983 Crowley won his fifth Munster title, however, Cork were once again defeated by Kilkenny in the All-Ireland final. 1984 was a very special year in the history of the Gaelic Athletic Association. It was the centenary year of the association, and every team was hopeful of championship success. Crowley won his sixth Munster title with Cork, a win which qualified the team for a very special All-Ireland final appearance at Semple Stadium. In the first ever championship meeting of Cork and Offaly Crowley played at centre-forward. With a seven-point win over the midlanders Crowley claimed his third All-Ireland medal.
By 1985 Crowley was in the twilight of his inter-county career. He won a seventh Munster title, however, his side were beaten by Galway in the All-Ireland semi-final. This was Crowley’s last game with the Cork senior hurlers.
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Cork - All-Ireland Senior Hurling Champions 1977 (23rd title) |
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Cork - All-Ireland Senior Hurling Champions 1978 (24th title) |
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Cork - All-Ireland Senior Hurling Champions 1984 (25th title) |
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