Phil Brady (died 6 May 1980) was a

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er who played for the Cavan county team. He won All-Ireland Senior Football Championship medals in 1947, 1948, and 1952.

Playing career

Brady was a tough, strong versatile footballer, he scored a point to help Cavan win the All-Ireland Final in the

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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

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medal in 1949/50 season. He collected a

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medal with

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in 1950. He is also the uncle of five times world handball champion Paul Brady.

References

Year of birth missing 1980 deaths Cavan inter-county Gaelic footballers Garda Síochána officers Mullahoran Gaelic footballers Police officers from County Cavan {{Cavan-gaelic-football-bio-stub