Johnny Crowley Gaelic games player
Johnny Crowley (born 21 February 1956) is an Irish retired hurler who played as a centre-back with the Cork senior team.Born in Enniskean, County Cork, Crowley first excelled at hurling in his youth. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of eighteen when he first linked up with the Cork minor teams as a dual player, before later joining the Cork under-21 hurling team. He made his senior debut during the 1976 championship. Crowley enjoyed a decade-long career with Cork and won five All-Ireland medals, nine Munster medals and one National Hurling League medal. He was an All-Ireland runner-up on two occasions.Crowley also lined out with Munster in the inter-provincial series, however, he never won a Railway Cup medal. At club level he enjoyed a lengthy career with Bishopstown.Throughout his inter-county career, Crowley made 39 championship appearances for Cork. His retirement came following the conclusion of the 1987 championship.In retirement from playing Crowley became involved in team management and coaching. As a selector under manager Jimmy Barry-Murphy, he has helped guide Cork to All-Ireland, Munster and National League successes. Crowley also served as manager of the Bishopstown senior team.