Gerry Casey
Gerry Casey (born 25 August 1941) is an English footballer, who played as a midfielder in the Football League for Tranmere Rovers.[1][2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Gerald Hugh Casey | ||
| Date of birth | 25 August 1941 | ||
| Place of birth | Birkenhead, England | ||
| Playing position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1967–1970 | Tranmere Rovers | 52 | (5) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
He is best remembered as one of the Football League's hardest players. He was dismissed for violent conduct in a match against Torquay United in August 1967, just a few minutes into his league debut. This made Casey the first ever player to be sent off on his debut in the Football League.
References
- Brown, Neil (2 September 2012). "Tranmere Rovers: 1946/47 – 2011/12". Post War English & Scottish Football League A – Z Player's Database. Retrieved 2 November 2012.
- Upton, Gilbert; Wilson, Steve (November 1997). "Players' Data". Tranmere Rovers 1921–1997: A Complete Record. pp. 101–108. ISBN 978-0-9518648-2-1.
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