Matthew Stapleton (born 1939) is an Irish former hurler. At club level, he played with Borris-Ileigh and at inter-county level was a member of the Tipperary senior hurling team.
Career
Stapleton first played hurling at club level with Borris-Ileigh. His career coincided with a lean period in terms of success for the club, however, he ended his playing days by winning consecutive North Tipperary SHC medals in 1972 and 1973.
At inter-county level, Stapleton first played for Tipperary as a member of the minor team that beat Kilkenny in the 1957 All-Ireland minor final. He joined the senior team a decade later. Stapleton won a National League–Munster SHC double in 1968 before being a substitute on the team beaten by Wexford in that year's All-Ireland final.
Honours
Borris-Ileigh North Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship: 1972, 1973
Tipperary Munster Senior Hurling Championship: 1968 National Hurling League: 1967–68 All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship: 1957 Munster Minor Hurling Championship: 1957
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