About Tony Laffey
Lived 1925 – 2017 (aged 92). Tony Laffey was a New Zealand association football player.
Anthony Joseph Patrick Laffey (28 May 1925 – 18 September 2017) was an association football player who represented New Zealand at international level.
Laffey made a solitary official A-international appearance for New Zealand in a 5–1 win over New Caledonia on 7 September 1958.
In addition to his cap-earning appearance Laffey played nine other matches for New Zealand between 1955 and 1959 against touring club and regional representative sides.
Laffey was awarded Canterbury FA sportsman of the year award on two occasions. He died in Nelson on 18 September 2017.
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Who was Tony Laffey?
New Zealand association footballer (1925-2017)
When was Tony Laffey born?
Tony Laffey was born on 28 May 1925 in Christchurch.
When did Tony Laffey die?
Tony Laffey died on 18 September 2017 in Nelson.
What was Tony Laffey's occupation?
Tony Laffey was an association football player.
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Tony Laffey was New Zealand.
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