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Gerrit Visser

1903 – 1984

Dutch footballer

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Lived 1903 – 1984 (aged 81). Gerrit Visser was a Dutch association football player.

Gerrit Visser (2 February 1903 – December 1984) was a Dutch footballer who played as a center forward in the Netherlands, the United States, and Canada. He was a member of the Netherlands football team at the 1924 Summer Olympics, and earned seven caps, scoring one goal, with the Netherlands national football team.

Professional Visser appears to have begun his professional career in the Netherlands, playing for Stormvogels in 1924. However, at some point, he moved to the United States. In 1925, he signed with Bethlehem Steel of the American Soccer League. He saw no playing time until February 1926 when he replaced the departed Archie Stark at center forward. He then scored four goals in three games. It appears he moved to Windsor, Canada in 1926.

He then moved to Detroit, Michigan where he played for Holley Carburetor from 1927 until 1931. He played in the final of the 1927 National Challenge Cup, losing 0-7 to the Fall River F.C. Early in the second half a penalty shot by him was held by the goalkeeper.

National team Visser earned seven caps, scoring one goal, with the Netherlands national football team. Four of those games came with the Netherlands Olympic team at the 1924 Summer Olympics.

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Who was Gerrit Visser?

Dutch footballer (1903-1984)

When was Gerrit Visser born?

Gerrit Visser was born on 2 February 1903 in Nieuwendam.

When did Gerrit Visser die?

Gerrit Visser died on 1 December 1984 in Cashmere.

What was Gerrit Visser's occupation?

Gerrit Visser was an association football player.

What nationality was Gerrit Visser?

Gerrit Visser was Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gerrit Visser

· Wikidata: Q2543500

· DBpedia: Gerrit Visser

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