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 Arnie
was one of the finest
soccer players ever to come out of the New Bedford region.
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Personal Information |
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Class of 1968 |
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Born: May 22, 1907 - New Bedford, MA |
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Died: October 16, 1993 - New Bedford, MA |
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Position:
Inside Forward |
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Oliver began his 17 year playing career at age 14
with Quisset Mill. He led the
local amateur club, the New Bedford Defenders to the U.S. Amateur
championship in 1926 before turning professional. He played for a number of clubs in the
American Soccer League from 1925 to 1931, including Shawsheen, New
Bedford Whalers, J&P Coats, Pawtucket Rangers, Fall River Marksmen
and Providence Gold Bugs. A
member of the U.S. World Cup team in 1930. He concluded his career in 1938 with Santo Christos.
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