František Veselý, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

František Veselý

Czech footballer born 1943

Date of Birth: 07-Dec-1943

Place of Birth: Prague, Czech Republic

Date of Death: 30-Oct-2009

Profession: association football player

Nationality: Czech Republic

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

František Veselý (7 December 1943, in Prague – 30 October 2009) was a Czech football player.
He played on the right wing and was known for his technique.
He spent his best football years playing for SK Slavia Prague. He played for Czechoslovakia, for whom he appeared in 34 matches and scored three goals.
He was a participant in the 1970 FIFA World Cup and in the 1976 UEFA European Championship, where Czechoslovakia won the gold medal.
In extra time of the semi final of EURO 1976 against the Netherlands, he provided a pass to Zdenek Nehoda, who scored to give Czechoslovakia a 2–1 lead.
He then scored himself as the game finished 3–1 and the team reached the final.Veselý died of heart failure on 30 October 2009 at the age of 65.