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 6 December 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 monthly 'Al Casey Award', sponsored by Waterford Crystal, for outstanding contributions to soccer locally.[1]
References
- ^ Flanagan, Adrian (20 June 2003). "Al Casey awards 2003: Honoured for services to local soccer". Waterford News & Star. Archived from the original on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 25 January 2021.