About Billy Boljevic
Lived 1952 – 2023 (aged 70). Billy Boljevic was an American association football player.
Rajko "Billy" Boljevic (24 August 1952 – 4 May 2023) was a Yugoslavian professional footballer who played as a forward. He was the 1981 American Soccer League Most Valuable Player and league leading scorer.
Career In 1981, Boljevic signed with the New York Eagles of the American Soccer League. He led the league in both goals and points was he was named the league MVP. In November 1981, he signed with the New Jersey Rockets of the Major Indoor Soccer League. He then played for the Detroit Express for the 1982 and 1983 seasons. In 1984, he was with the Dallas Americans in the United Soccer League.
Death Boljevic died on 4 May 2023, in Montenegro.
Honours ASL MVP: 1981 ASL Leading Goalscorer: 1981 (25 Goals) ASL Leading Points Scorer: 1981 (59 Points)
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Who was Billy Boljevic?
Yugoslavian footballer (1952–2023)
When was Billy Boljevic born?
Billy Boljevic was born on 24 August 1952 in Crvenka.
When did Billy Boljevic die?
Billy Boljevic died on 4 May 2023.
What was Billy Boljevic's occupation?
Billy Boljevic was an association football player.
What nationality was Billy Boljevic?
Billy Boljevic was American.
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