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 Pee
Wee played the early years of his
career with the St. Louis Wildcats before serving in the U.S. Army
during World War II as a member of the 191st Tank Battalion.
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Personal Information |
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Class of 1976 |
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Born: July 15, 1922 - St. Louis, MO |
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Died: November 13, 1979 - St. Louis, MO |
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Position:
Forward |
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Int'l
Caps: 7 |
Int'l
Goals: 3 |
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He was involved in the Salerno
landings in Italy and later took part in the famous Anzio beachhead where
his tank was set afire by a German shell and he was captured and spent 15
months in a German prison camp. When the war ended he returned to playing soccer in St. Louis at first
with Rafertys and later with Simpkins-Ford where he won U.S. Open Cup
medals in 1948 and 1950. Played
for the St. Louis All-Stars against Liverpool and Djurgarden in 1948. Born Frank Valicenti, his family changed their name to
Wallace.
U.S. National Team
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