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Thomas J. Casey Sr., sports coach, teacher, dies at 82

Thomas J. Casey Sr. of Great Neck, whose career as a sports coach, physical education teacher, athletic director and basketball referee spanned decades, died last month after an extended illness. He was 82.

An accomplished baseball pitcher in his youth, Casey played in the Boston Red Sox minor league system before back and arm injuries ended his major league aspirations, according to his son,...

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