About Art Welch
Born 1944. Art Welch is a Jamaican and American association football player.
Art Welch (born 16 April 1944) is a Jamaican former professional soccer player who played in the North American Soccer League and Major Indoor Soccer League.
He began his career in Jamaica with Cavaliers FC, alongside twin brother Asher.
In May 1977, the Las Vegas Quicksilvers traded Welch to the Washington Diplomats in exchange for Tom Galati.
Welch also represented the Jamaica national team in international play, appearing in qualifying matches for the 1966 and 1970 World Cup tournaments.
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Who is Art Welch?
footballer
When was Art Welch born?
Art Welch was born on 16 April 1944 in Kingston.
What is Art Welch's occupation?
Art Welch is an association football player.
What nationality is Art Welch?
Art Welch is Jamaican and American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Art Welch. https://biography.guide/art-welch/
MLA: "Art Welch." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/art-welch/.
Chicago: "Art Welch." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/art-welch/.
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