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May 31, 1921 Dublin, Leinster, Ireland Died on 28 Jul 2006 (aged 85)
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About Billy Walsh Irish Footballer
- William "Billy" Walsh (31 May 1921 – 28 July 2006), also referred to as Willie Walsh, was an Irish footballer.
- Walsh played for several clubs, but most notably with Manchester City, for whom he made more than 100 appearances.
- As an international, Walsh represented four national teams: after playing for the England Schoolboys XI, he then became a dual Irish international, playing 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 non-United Kingdom team to beat England at home.
- He then emigrated to New Zealand and also played in an unofficial game for their national team.
- Walsh eventually moved to Australia and settled in Noosa, Queensland.
- In 2003, he and several other former Manchester City players returned for the last game at Maine Road.
- He died on 28 July 2006 at the age of 85 and his ashes were interred at the Garden of Remembrance at the City of Manchester Stadium.
