Miscellaneous
- For the first time ever the Munster and Leinster champions clashed in an All-Ireland semi-final. This was due to Galway receiving a bye to the All-Ireland final without playing a single game.
- The meeting of Tipperary and Galway was both sides first meeting in the All-Ireland final since 1925.
Read more about this topic: All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship 1958, Championship Statistics