1951–52 National Hurling League
21st season of the National Hurling League
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The 1951–52 National Hurling League was the 21st season of the National Hurling League.
Division 1
| Season | 1951-52 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Tipperary 4th National League title Captain: Pat Stakelum |
← 1950–51 1952–53 →
All statistics correct as of 19 March 2017. | |
The National Hurling League saw a major restructuring for the 1951-52 season. The old system of a four-group National League was abolished. Division 1 was split into two different groups of seven teams. The top-placed team in each group contested the home final.
Galway came into the season as defending champions of the 1950-51 season.
On 18 May 1952, Tipperary won the title after a 6-14 to 2-5 win over New York in the final. It was their 4th league title overall and their first since 1949-50.[1]
Group A table
Group B table
Knock-out stage
Home final
| 20 April 1952 Home Final | Tipperary | 4-7 – 4-6 | Wexford | Croke Park, Dublin |
Final
| 18 May 1952 Final | New York | 2-5 - 6-14 | Tipperary | Croke Park, Dublin |