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 Woods played
for Nottingham University before emigrating to the United
States.
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Personal Information |
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Class of 1952 |
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Born: Nottingham,
England |
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Organized and played for a team in Bridgeport,
Connecticut and later played for Gratztown in Western
Pennsylvania. Turned to refereeing after this playing days
were over and was a referee in the Press League of
Pittsburgh until 1924. Later became president of the
Illinois Referees Association and continued as an arbiter
until 1937. Served on the Illinois Soccer Commission
starting in 1934 and coached the Oak Park High School team
of Illinois for 26 years during which time his teams won
11 championships. Served for many years as chairman of the
National Junior Cup but is perhaps best known as the coach
of the 1952 U.S. Olympic team in Helsinki.
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