Din Joe Crowley

Denis Joseph Crowley (1945 – 19 February 2016) was an Irish Gaelic footballer who played as a midfielder for the Kerry senior team.[1][2]

Din Joe Crowley
Personal information
Irish name Donncha Seosamh Ó Crualaíoch
Sport Gaelic football
Position Midfield
Born 1945
Rathmore, County Kerry, Ireland
Died 19 February 2016 (aged 70)
Birdhill, County Tipperary, Ireland
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Nickname DJ
Club(s)
Years Club
 Rathmore
East Kerry
Club titles
Kerry titles 4
Inter-county(ies)
Years County Apps (scores)
1967–1972
 Kerry 16 (2–14)
Inter-county titles
Munster titles 3
All-Irelands 2
NFL 3
All Stars 0

Born in Rathmore, County Kerry, Crowley was introduced to Gaelic football in his youth. At club level he lined out with Rathmore, however, it was with divisional side East Kerry that he won four championship medals.

Crowley made his debut on the inter-county scene when he first linked up with the Kerry senior team during the 1967 championship. He went on to win two All-Ireland medals, four Munster medals and two National League medals. He was an All-Ireland runner-up on one occasion.

Crowley was a member of the Munster inter-provincial team on a number of occasions but never won a Railway Cup medal. He retired from inter-county football following the conclusion of the 1972 championship.

References
  1. "Profile of Din Joe Crowley". www.hoganstand. 28 September 2002. Retrieved 14 September 2009.
  2. Fintan O'Toole. "Two-time Kerry All-Ireland senior football winner passes away". The42.
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