 Crowley collected a third consecutive Munster medal in 1977 as Limerick fell by 5–9 to 1–8.A third successive All-Ireland decider beckoned and, for the third year in-a-row, Kilkenny were the opponents.Only a goal separated the sides at the full-time whistle, however, victory went to Kilkenny by 2–9 to 1–9.