Cork were the dominant force in Munster once again in 1984, with Crowley winning a seventh Munster medal following a memorable 4–15 to 3–14 defeat of Tipperary in the provincial showpiece. The subsequent All-Ireland final on 2 September 1984, played at Semple Stadium in Thurles, saw Cork take on Offaly for the first time ever in championship history. The centenary-year final failed to live up to expectations and Cork recorded a relatively easy 3–16 to 1–12 victory. It was Crowley's fourth All-Ireland medal, while he was also named man of the match. He was later honoured with his sole All-Star award.