Paddy Croke

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Paddy Croke (died 1992) played in the 1961 All Ireland Hurling Final on the Dublin team against Tipperary. Paddy is originally from Tipperary.

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Personal life

Paddy was married to Margaret Croke.

Death

Paddy died from a heart attack in August 1992.

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