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Harry Cooper

1850 – 1963

American soccer player

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Lived 1850 – 1963 (aged 112–113). Harry Cooper was an American association football player.

Harry "Buck" Cooper was an American soccer player who earned two caps, scoring one goal, with the U.S. national team in 1916. He played in the National Association Football League and American Soccer League.

International On August 20, 1916, the U.S. national team played its first official international game, a 3–2 victory over Sweden in Sweden. Cooper scored the third U.S. goal in the game in a solo run down the left side. His second, and last, cap came in a 1–1 tie with Norway on September 3, 1916.

Club career In 1914, Cooper played for the Philadelphia Ranger. In 1915, he played for Peabody F.C. in Philadelphia. Peabody released him on January 7, 1916, when the team disbanded. He then moved to Continentals F.C. of the New York State Amateur Foot Ball League. That year, he moved to the New York Field Club in the semi-professional National Association Football League. By 1919, he was with Paterson. In 1920, he moved to Erie A.A. for one season. In 1921, New York F.C. became an inaugural member of the professional American Soccer League and Cooper rejoined the team for two seasons. He also played for the Newark Skeeters during the 1924-25 American Soccer League season.

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Born
1850, Newark
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Harry Cooper?

American soccer player

When was Harry Cooper born?

Harry Cooper was born in 1850 in Newark.

When did Harry Cooper die?

Harry Cooper died on 21 January 1963 in Newark.

What was Harry Cooper's occupation?

Harry Cooper was an association football player.

What nationality was Harry Cooper?

Harry Cooper was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Harry Cooper

· Wikidata: Q5668053

· DBpedia: Harry Cooper (soccer)

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