About Alan Sealey
Lived 1942 – 1996 (aged 53). Alan Sealey was a British association football player.
Alan William Sealey (24 February 1942 – February 1996) was an English footballer. Sealey, an outside right, initially played for Leyton Orient in 1960, before moving to West Ham United, in a player exchange for Dave Dunmore, where he played from 1961 to 1967.
Sealey celebrated getting married in May 1965 just one week before he would go on to score both goals in West Ham's 2–0 win against TSV 1860 Munich in the 1965 European Cup Winners' Cup final at Wembley Stadium. He had previously scored just three goals for the east London club that season.
Sealey's top flight career virtually ended within a year of this. He was playing cricket with teammates during a rest in pre-season training, and broke his leg while falling over a wooden bench.
His family maintained its close connection to West Ham United, with his nephew, Les, aged 53, just over five years before the same condition would claim the life of his nephew, Les at age 43. The older Sealey was survived by his wife Barbara and his son Anthony.
Honours West Ham United FA Cup: 1963–64 European Cup Winners' Cup: 1964–65
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Who was Alan Sealey?
English footballer (1942-1996)
When was Alan Sealey born?
Alan Sealey was born on 24 February 1942 in Hampton.
When did Alan Sealey die?
Alan Sealey died on 1 February 1996 in Romford.
What was Alan Sealey's occupation?
Alan Sealey was an association football player.
What nationality was Alan Sealey?
Alan Sealey was British.
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