André Casas (17 September 1934 – 6 April 2021) was a French

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footballer who played as .

Career

He played for several clubs during his career, starting for

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, with which he won the

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in 1956, later, for

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with a Lord Derby Cup in 1959 and finally, for Lézignan, winning a French Championship title in 1963. Thanks to his club performances, he won two caps for

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between 1959 and 1960, taking part to the

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Personal life

Outside the field, he worked as a municipal employee.

Honours

*Team honours: ** French Champion in 1963 (Lézignan) **Winner of the

in 1956 (Avignon) and 1959 (XIII Catalan)

References

External links

André Casas
at rugbyleagueproject.com 1934 births 2021 deaths France national rugby league team players French rugby league players Lézignan Sangliers players Sportspeople from Pyrénées-Orientales Rugby league players from Pyrénées-Orientales Rugby league hookers Sporting Olympique Avignon players XIII Catalan players {{France-rugbyleague-bio-stub