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 Raised in Glasgow, Scotland where he played junior
soccer for five seasons before coming to the United States in 1930.
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Personal Information |
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Class of 1975 |
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Born: October 1911 - Belfast, No. Ireland |
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Died: January 8, 1988 -
Brooklyn, NY |
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Position: Half Back / Full Back |
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Played with St. Mary’s Celtic from 1931 to 1938. Played in the New York State Cup and
Metropolitan League Cup in 1934-35.
St. Mary’s joined the American Soccer League in 1936, and he
captained the squad in the U.S. Open Cup final in 1938. Played for the New York Americans
1939-40, Brooklyn Wanderers 1941-45 and Brookhattan Galicia
1945-1949. Turned to coaching in
1949, first with Brookhattan and Swiss F.C. Coached Brooklyn Celtic of the National Soccer League of
New York from 1961-1968, winning three championships during his
tenure. Served as president of National Soccer
League of New York in 1968, and was named First Vice President in 1970.
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