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 Played soccer in
the New
York City High Schools.
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Personal Information |
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Class of 1964 |
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Born:
February 28, 1905
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New York, NY |
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Died:
June 1977
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Brooklyn, NY |
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Since Fordham University, which he attended, did not
then have soccer on its sports curriculum, he joined New York Hakoah where
he eventually became the guiding light for more than 30 years.
In 1928 while still attending law school he became a delegate to the old New York State Football
Association in which organization he rapidly rose and held high office for a good many years. First as Hakoah delegate to the American League he later
served five years as president of the professional organization. Having been a delegate to the USSFA conventions continuously since 1935, it was
inevitable that his capabilities, knowledge, experience and leadership be drafted into the service of the National organization. He official life in
the Federation included service as president for a two-year term beginning in 1959. In his time as president and in many other official capacities, he
was responsible for numerous laws and the Constitution and By-Laws of the USSFA. However, his greatest victories were won in court where he
represented the USSFA in litigation in the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals of the State of New York, in which the prerogatives, power and
authority of the USSFA were challenged.
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