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Buzz Demling

b. 1948

American soccer player

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About Buzz Demling

Born 1948. Buzz Demling is an American association football player.

Arthur "Art" or "Buzz" Demling is a former U.S. soccer defender who played in the North American Soccer League and the Major Indoor Soccer League. He was a member of the U.S. soccer team at the 1972 Summer Olympics. He also earned four caps with the U.S. national team between 1973 and 1975.

College Demling grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, where he attended St. Louis University High School. After high school, he attended Michigan State University. In 1970, he was named a first team All American.

Professional In 1973, Demling signed with the St. Louis Stars of the North American Soccer League (NASL). However, he lasted only one season before moving to the expansion San Jose Earthquakes. He played five seasons in California before leaving the NASL. In 1978, Demling moved to the Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) and signed with the Cincinnati Kids. The Kids folded at the end of the season. Demling played the 1980–1981 MISL season with the San Francisco Fog.

National and Olympic teams

Olympics Demling was selected for the U.S. soccer team at the 1972 Summer Olympics. The U.S. went 0–2–1. Demling played in the third U.S. game of the tournament, a 7–0 loss to West Germany.

National team Demling earned four caps with the U.S. national team between 1973 and 1975. His first cap came on August 12, 1973, in a 1–0 victory over Poland. He played one game in 1974 and two more in 1975. His last cap came on March 26, 1975, against Poland. Unlike his debut match, this one ended in a 7–0 loss for the U.S.

Coaching career He coached Lindenwood Lions men's soccer.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Michigan State University, St. Louis University High School
Also known as
Arthur Michael Demling, Arthur Demling

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Buzz Demling's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Buzz Demling?

American soccer player

When was Buzz Demling born?

Buzz Demling was born on 21 September 1948 in St. Louis.

What is Buzz Demling's occupation?

Buzz Demling is an association football player.

What nationality is Buzz Demling?

Buzz Demling is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Buzz Demling

· Wikidata: Q709108

· DBpedia: Buzz Demling

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