Gerry Casey (25 August 1941 — 24 June 2019) was an English footballer, who played as a midfielder in the Football League for Tranmere Rovers.[1][2]

Gerry Casey
Personal information
Full name Gerald Hugh Casey
Date of birth 25 August 1941
Place of birth Birkenhead, England
Date of death 24 June 2019(2019-06-24) (aged 77)
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1967–1970 Tranmere Rovers 52 (5)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

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

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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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