Dave Lucey

David J. Lucey (January 20, 1915 – February 20, 1997) was an American football player and coach and a civil servant who served as Massachusetts Registrar of Motor Vehicles from 1972-1974.

Dave Lucey
Massachusetts Registrar of Motor Vehicles
In office
1972–1974
Preceded byRichard E. McLaughlin
Succeeded byAlan Mackey
Personal details
Born(1915-01-20)January 20, 1915
Rochester, New Hampshire
DiedFebruary 20, 1997(1997-02-20) (aged 82)
Beverly, Massachusetts
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceSaugus, Massachusetts
Middleton, Massachusetts
Alma materBoston College
ProfessionFootball coach
Insurance agent

Lucey played football for the Boston College Eagles from 1937-1939. He was a member of the Eagles team that played in the 1940 Cotton Bowl. [1] After graduation, Lucey accepted the position of head football coach at Saugus High School in Saugus, Massachusetts.[2] In 1947, he returned to Boston College as an assistant football coach.[3] After one season he was named Director of Public Relations. He also coached at Peabody Veterans Memorial High School, St. Mary's High School, and St. John's Preparatory School.[4]

Lucey was a friend and fundraiser for Governor Francis W. Sargent. From 1971 to 1972, Lucey was a member of the State Appellate Tax Board. He was the Massachusetts Registrar of Motor Vehicles from 1972 until his retirement in 1974 [5]

References
  1. "Pop Warner Gridders To Hear Dave Lucey Dec. 4". The Telegraph. October 25, 1963. Retrieved 2010-08-26.
  2. "David J. Lucey, 82, former Mass. registrar". Boston Herald. February 23, 1997.
  3. "Boston College Names Lucey". The New York Times. February 19, 1947.
  4. "David J. Lucey, 82, former Mass. registrar". Boston Herald. February 23, 1997.
  5. "David J. Lucey, 82, former Mass. registrar". Boston Herald. February 23, 1997.
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