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Duts began his soccer career in 1937 with the
well known Morgan Soccer Club in western Pennsylvania’s Keystone League.
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Personal Information |
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Class of 1997 |
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Born: July
5, 1919 - Morgan, PA |
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Position:
Forward |
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He was a fast breakaway wingman with a
very hard shot in either foot and was a member of Morgan in the West Penn
Cup Finals in 1941 and 1945. He
scored the winning goal in the U.S. Amateur Cup final of 1940 for Morgan
against Fall River Firestone. Danilo also played for Heidelberg in 1937-38, and the Pittsburgh
Indians in the North American Professional Soccer League in 1946 and
1947, winning the championship in 1947. Named to numerous all-star teams. He retired from playing soccer in 1952 after 15 seasons, and was
named manager of Morgan Soccer Club. Served 1953-57 as first secretary and then president of the West
Penn Soccer Association.
Where Are They Now:
Inducted
to the Hall in 1997, Duts played for the Morgan Soccer Club of
Western Pennsylvania’s Keystone League.
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