Alexander Casey

Alex Casey is an Irish footballer who played for Waterford FC in the late 60s and early 70s, winning four league titles in the space of six years.

Al died as a result of a two-car collision near Tipperary Town on his way back from a reserve game in Limerick on December 6, 1981.

A memorial match was held for his family in 1982 when Waterford played a Jackie Morley selection in Kilcohan Park. The ‘Waterford Soccer Monthly’ magazine launched a mo nthly ‘Al Casey Award’, sponsored by Waterford Crystal, for outstanding contributions to soccer locally.[1]

References

  1. Waterford News & Star (20 June 2003). "Al Casey awards 2003: Honoured for services to local soccer". Retrieved 21 March 2011.


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