1950–51 National Hurling League
20th season of the National Hurling League
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The 1950–51 National Hurling League was the 20th season of the National Hurling League.
National Hurling League
| Season | 1950-51 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Galway 2nd National League title Captain: M. J. Flaherty |
← 1949-50 1951-52 →
All statistics correct as of 19 March 2017. | |
Tipperary came into the season as defending champions of the 1949-50 season.
On 30 September 1951, Galway won the title after a 2-11 to 2-8 win over New York in the final.[1] It was their 2nd league title overall and their first since 1930-31.[2]
Group A table
Group B table
Group C table
Group D table
Knock-out stage
Semi-finals
| 8 April 1951 Semi-Final | Meath | 2-1 - 6-4 | Wexford | St. Loman's Park, Trim |
| 8 April 1951 Semi-Final | Offaly | 0-4 - 5-14 | Galway | St. Brendan's Park, Birr |
Home final
| 22 April 1951 Home Final | Galway | 6-7 - 3-4 | Wexford | Croke Park, Dublin |
Final
| 30 September 1951 Final | New York | 2-8 - 2-11 | Galway | Polo Grounds, New York City |
| Attendance: 45,000 |