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Apr 28, 1923 Waterford, Munster, Ireland Died on 01 Jan 0001 (aged 1922)
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About Davy Walsh
- David Joseph Walsh (28 April 1923 – 14 March 2016), commonly referred to as Davy Walsh or Dave Walsh, was an 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.
- He died in 2016.
