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 Diminutive in stature but noted for his skilful
manipulation of the ball and his ability to out jump taller opponents for
headers.
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Personal Information |
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Class of 1953 |
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Born: Bellshill, Scotland |
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Died: May 1974 -
Pittsburgh, PA |
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Position:
Inside Right |
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Although born in Scotland
he grew up in the Pittsburgh area and played for Castle Shannon, Arden,
Vestaburg and Jennette in western Pennsylvania from 1912 to 1920. In 1921 he joined the famous Bethlehem
Steel team and played for them in the American Soccer League until
1930. During that time the team
won the American Soccer League championship in 1921-22 (as Philadelphia)
and 1926-27 as well as the Lewis Cup in 1928. In 1926 he was a member of the Bethlehem team that won the
U.S. Open Cup and he scored one of the goals in the 7-2 win over St.
Louis Ben Millers in the final. In the fall of 1930, he returned to Scotland and spent one season
with Hearts. After that it was back
to the U.S. in 1931 to play for Newark and on his retirement from playing
to coach junior teams.
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