G.A.A: ALL IRELAND FOOTBALL FINAL Official Programme for the 1962 All Hurling Final. Wexford v Tipperary

Dublin: Croke Park, 2nd September 1962: Coloured stapled wrappers. In fine condition.

The 1962 All-Ireland Hurling Final was held on September 2nd at Croke Park, where a determined Tipperary side faced off against Wexford. It was a thrilling encounter between two counties with strong hurling traditions. Tipperary, under the management of Phil Purcell, were seeking to reclaim their place at the top of the hurling world, having last won the title in 1958. Wexford, meanwhile, came into the game with hopes of repeating their successes from the 1950s.

The match itself was a fiercely contested affair. Tipperary showcased their experience and clinical finishing, ultimately defeating Wexford with a scoreline of 3–10 to 2–11. Key players such as Donie Nealon and Jimmy Doyle were instrumental in the win, with Doyle’s accuracy from frees and Nealon’s goal-scoring proving decisive. The game was a classic example of fast, skillful hurling, capturing the imagination of fans across the country.

For Tipperary, the victory marked their 19th All-Ireland senior hurling title and reaffirmed their dominance in the sport. Original programmes, match tickets, and memorabilia from the 1962 final are now considered valuable collector’s items, especially among Tipperary supporters and GAA historians. The match remains a standout moment in the rich narrative of hurling’s golden era.

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