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Frank Brady Jr.

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Frank Brady (1948 – 27 October 2009) was an Irish football player who played as a centre half. He was the brother of Liam Brady.

Career

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Brady was born in Dublin. After initially playing for Stella Maris, he joined Shamrock Rovers in July 1967 from Home Farm. He made his debut in a friendly against Everton at Dalymount Park on 4 August 1967. He made his competitive debut in Dundalk F.C. on 20 August 1967 in the League of Ireland Shield.

With Shamrock Rovers he won the 1968 FAI Cup.[1]

An ex-youth international, he twice played in the European Cup Winners' Cup for Rovers against Randers FC. He also played professionally in Australia.[2]

After his return home he rejoined Home Farm in 1978 where he played for six seasons in the League of Ireland, making 121 appearances.[1]

Personal life

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He was married to Margaret and had two sons.[1] He died of cancer on 27 October 2009.[1]

Honours

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Shamrock Rovers

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Frank Brady". Irish Independent. 1 November 2009. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
  2. ^ Death of '68 Cup winner Frank Brady Archived 30 October 2009 at the Wayback Machine RTÉ. Retrieved on 27 October 2009.

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