About Billy Young
Lived 1938 – 2025 (aged 86–87). Billy Young was an Irish association football player and association football coach.
Billy Young (16 May 1938 – 17 April 2025) was an Irish soccer player and manager. He represented Bohemians with distinction for nearly 30 years as player, coach and manager and was inducted into their Hall of Fame in November 2007.
Managerial career Young managed Shamrock Rovers for six months during the 1971–72 season until his dismissal in November 1971.
He was honoured by the Football Association of Ireland in November 2008.
Death Young died on 17 April 2025, at the age of 87.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Billy Young?
Irish footballer
When was Billy Young born?
Billy Young was born in 1938 in Dublin.
When did Billy Young die?
Billy Young died on 17 April 2025 in Dublin.
What was Billy Young's occupation?
Billy Young was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Billy Young?
Billy Young was Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Billy Young (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Billy Young. https://biography.guide/billy-young-association-football-player/
MLA: "Billy Young." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/billy-young-association-football-player/.
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