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 A player and administrator
in St. Louis for many years. After Navy service in World War II, played for St. Margaret’s
Senior CYC team.
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Personal Information |
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Class of 1982 |
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Born: St. Louis, MO |
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Died: St. Louis, MO - October 6, 1981 |
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Position:
Center Half |
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In the late
1940s, advanced to the St. Louis Major League, playing for Steamfitters,
Patterson Ford and other clubs. A
member of the St. Louis Zenthoefers team that upset Germany's Eintract
Frankfurt 2-1 in St. Louis in 1951. He had a trial with the U.S. Olympic team in 1952 and played for
the St. Louis All-Stars against Liverpool in 1953. Joined St. Louis Kutis
in 1954 as player-coach, winning National Amateur Cup championships in
1956 and 1957, and the National Open Cup title in 1957. Moved to St. Louis Simpkins in
1958. Selected for numerous St.
Louis all-star teams. Coached college
soccer from 1960-1968. Later
became executive sports director of the Catholic Youth Council, a major
force in St. Louis soccer.
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