About William O'Grady
Lived 1924 – 1985 (aged 60). William O'Grady was an Irish association football player.
William Augustine O'Grady (24 August 1924 – 20 April 1985), also known as Bill O'Grady, was an Irish footballer who played as a midfielder and made one appearance for the FAI-organised Ireland national team at the 1948 Summer Olympics.
Career O'Grady made his sole appearance for the national team of the IFA on 26 July 1948 in the 1948 Summer Olympics against the Netherlands The match, which took place at Fratton Park in Portsmouth, finished as a 1–3 loss for Ireland.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William O'Grady?
Irish association football player
When was William O'Grady born?
William O'Grady was born on 24 August 1924 in Limerick.
When did William O'Grady die?
William O'Grady died on 20 April 1985 in Lewisham, London.
What was William O'Grady's occupation?
William O'Grady was an association football player.
What nationality was William O'Grady?
William O'Grady was Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William O'Grady (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William O'Grady. https://biography.guide/william-o-grady-association-football-player/
MLA: "William O'Grady." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-o-grady-association-football-player/.
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