Dave Lucey

Who is Dave Lucey?

David J. Lucey was an American football player and coach and a civil servant who served as Massachusetts Registrar of Motor Vehicles from 1972-1974.

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. After graduation, Lucey accepted the position of head football coach at Saugus High School in Saugus, Massachusetts. In 1947, he returned to Boston College as an assistant football coach. 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.

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