Paddy Croke

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Paddy Croke (died 1992), was an Irish hurler. A full-forward, he played in the 1961 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship final on the Dublin team, against Tipperary. [1] Croke, the only non-Dubliner on the team, was originally from Ballinure in Tipperary. [2] [1] He won Dr Harty Cup medals while at CBS Thurles. [2]

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Personal life

Paddy was married to Margaret Croke.

Death

Paddy died from a heart attack in August 1992.

References

  1. 1 2 Crowe, Dermot (18 September 2022). "Dublin's Jimmy of all trades". Sunday Independent. ProQuest   2715180611 . Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  2. 1 2 "No dancing at this crossroads". Irish Times . 25 July 2009. ProQuest   309169319 . Retrieved 26 May 2024.