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Errol Crossan

1930 – 2016

Canadian professional soccer player

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About Errol Crossan

Lived 1930 – 2016 (aged 85). Errol Crossan was a Canadian association football player.

Career After making his Pacific Coast League debut with Vancouver St. Andrews FC in 1950–51, he played three seasons with New Westminster Royals from 1951–52 to 1953–54. He helped the Royals capture the 1952–53 league title and then the 1953 Canadian championship.

In 1953, he played in a North American championship match, helping the Royals win the Jack Diamond Trophy over the Chicago Falcons.

After a proposed move to England to play for Liverpool in 1953 fell through,

Crossan played a significant role in Norwich's 1959 FA Cup run, when the team from the Third Division reached the semifinal, beating Manchester United along the way. Crossan played in all 11 ties, scoring four goals.

He later returned to Canada to play for Toronto City, before moving west to resume his career in the Pacific Coast League. he joined Vancouver Columbus FC. He spent the next three seasons with Columbus FC where he won his second Canadian title in 1964. He then rejoined Westminster Royals.

Honours

Team

Westminster Royals Canadian Championship (Challenge Trophy) winner (1953) Pacific Coast League winner (1952–53) Jack Diamond Trophy, North American championship (1953)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Errol Crossan?

Canadian professional soccer player (1930-2016)

When was Errol Crossan born?

Errol Crossan was born on 6 October 1930 in Montreal.

When did Errol Crossan die?

Errol Crossan died on 1 May 2016 in Langley.

What was Errol Crossan's occupation?

Errol Crossan was an association football player.

What nationality was Errol Crossan?

Errol Crossan was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Errol Crossan

· Wikidata: Q5395564

· DBpedia: Errol Crossan

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