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Billy Whelan (William Augustine Whelan) was born on 1 April, 1935 in Dublin, Ireland, is an Irish footballer (1935–1958). Discover Billy Whelan's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 22 years old?
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William Augustine Whelan |
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N/A |
| Age |
22 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
| Born |
1 April, 1935 |
| Birthday |
1 April |
| Birthplace |
Dublin, Ireland |
| Date of death |
6 February, 1958 |
| Died Place |
Munich, West Germany |
| Nationality |
Ireland
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He is a member of famous footballer with the age 22 years old group.
Billy Whelan Height, Weight & Measurements
At 22 years old, Billy Whelan height not available right now. We will update Billy Whelan's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Billy Whelan Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Billy Whelan worth at the age of 22 years old? Billy Whelan’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from Ireland. We have estimated Billy Whelan's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
footballer |
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Timeline
His father John was an accomplished centre half-back for Dublin club Brunswick and was instrumental in winning the FAI Junior Shield in 1924.
His mother was an avid Shamrock Rovers supporter.
William Augustine Whelan (1 April 1935 – 6 February 1958), known as Billy Whelan or Liam Whelan, was an Irish footballer who played as an inside-forward.
He died at the age of 22, as one of eight Manchester United players who were killed in the Munich air disaster.
Whelan was born in Dublin.
His father died in 1943, when Whelan was just eight years old.
He was not a confident flyer and just before the aeroplane took off from Munich, he was heard to say: "This may be death, but I'm ready."
He played Gaelic games, winning a medal for St Peter's of Phibsboro.
Whelan began his career with Home Farm before joining Manchester United as an 18-year-old in 1953.
He made his first appearance for United during the 1954–55 season and quickly became a regular first team player, and went on to make 98 first-team appearances in four seasons at United, scoring 52 goals.
He was capped four times for the Republic of Ireland national team (including a surprising 4-1 victory against Holland in Rotterdam in 1956) but did not score.
His brother John played for Shamrock Rovers and Drumcondra F.C. and his eldest brother Christy played for Transport F.C..
He was United's top scorer in the 1956–57 season, scoring 26 goals in the First Division and 33 in all competitions as United won their second successive league title and reached the semi-finals of the European Cup.
He also gave a commanding display in the 1957 FA Cup final despite losing 2-1 to Aston Villa.
Such was the strength of the competition in the United first team that he was soon being kept out of the side by Bobby Charlton.
He travelled with the United team to Belgrade for the fateful European Cup tie against Red Star Belgrade, the day before the Munich air disaster, but did not play in the game.
Dublin GAA club Naomh Fionnbarra successfully had a railway bridge situated near the place of Whelan's birth renamed after him in 2006, while the Naomh Fionnbarra clubhouse also has Whelan's Manchester United membership card.
On 8 December 2006, the railway bridge on Fassaugh Road/Dowth Avenue junction in Cabra, Dublin 7, close to Dalymount Park was renamed in his honour.
The campaign to have the bridge renamed was initiated and organised by members of the Cabra GAA club, Naomh Fionbarra and sanctioned by Dublin City Council in early 2006.
It is close to St Attracta Road, the street in which he was born.
The unveiling ceremony was performed by Whelan's Manchester United teammate at the time of the aircrash, Sir Bobby Charlton.
On 4 February 2008, the Irish national postal body An Post issued a 55c postage stamp for the 50th anniversary of the Munich air disaster showing a photo of Liam Whelan.
Whelan is buried in Glasnevin Cemetery.
