Phil Brady

Phil Brady (died 6 May 1980)[1] was a Gaelic footballer who played for the Cavan county team. He won All-Ireland Senior Football Championship medals in 1947, '48, '52.

Philip Brady
Personal information
Irish name Philib Ó Brádaigh
Sport Gaelic football
Position Midfield, Full Back
Born County Cavan, Ireland
Occupation Garda
Club(s)
Years Club
Mullahoran GFC
Inter-county(ies)
Years County
1945-1952
Cavan
Inter-county titles
Ulster titles 6
All-Irelands 3
NFL 1
All Stars 0

Playing career

Brady was a tough, strong versatile footballer, he scored a point to help Cavan win the All-Ireland Final in the Polo Grounds, New York City in 1947. He formed a brilliant midfield partnership with Victor Sherlock in the 1948 Final and he lined out at full-back in the 1952 all-Ireland final. Victor become his brother-in-law in 1953. He also won a National Football League medal in 1949/50 season. He collected a Railway Cup medal with Ulster in 1950.[2]

He is also the uncle of 5 times world handball champion Paul Brady.[3]

References

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