Davy Walsh
Football, Football player
1923 –
Who is Davy Walsh?
David Joseph Walsh, commonly referred to as Davy Walsh or Dave Walsh, is a former Irish footballer who played as a centre forward for, among others, Linfield, West Bromwich Albion and Aston Villa. Walsh was a dual international and played for both Ireland teams – the FAI XI and the IFA XI. In 1949, he was a member of the FAI XI that defeated England 2–0 at Goodison Park, becoming the first team to beat England at home.
Walsh was a player with an eye for goal. Nimble and decisive in front of goal, he had the knack for being in the right place at the right time. After retiring as a player Walsh owned a sports shop / general store in Droitwich and later ran holiday homes in Thurlestone and Kingsbridge in Devon. In June 2003, Walsh and such other notable Waterford footballers as Paddy Coad, Alfie Hale, Peter Thomas, Jim Beglin and John O'Shea, was honoured by the city council and presented with Waterford Crystal vase.
As of May 2013 Walsh is the last Irish survivor of the famous 1949 win at Goodison.
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- Born
- Apr 28, 1923
Waterford - Nationality
- Republic of Ireland
- Lived in
- County Waterford
- Waterford
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on July 23, 2013
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