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 Gentle was not only a member
of the U.S. World Cup team in 1930 but also played for the U.S. Field
Hockey team at the Los Angeles Olympic Games of 1932 where he won a
bronze medal.
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Personal Information |
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Class of 1986 |
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Born:
July 21, 1904 - Brookline, MA |
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Died: May 22, 1986 - Philadelphia, PA |
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Position:
Inside Forward |
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In 1930, in
addition to playing, he also acted as an interpreter for the American
team and officials being the only one who spoke Spanish. He was born on the outskirts of Boston
and played in the American Soccer League for Boston, albeit very briefly,
before moving to Philadelphia where he was playing for the Philadelphia
Field Club at the time of his selection to the World Cup team. At the outbreak of the Second World
War he was assigned to the 36th Infantry and led his unit in the fighting
at Salerno, the mountains behind Monte Casino, and across the Rapido
River in Italy. Finally he joined
General Patton's forces as they blasted their way across Europe and into
the Rhineland. After the cessation
of hostilities Major Gentle was named U.S. trade and industry officer for
the American zone of Germany. In
later years he turned to golf and was a member of the International Team
of the American Senior Golf Association.
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