About Herbert Wells
Lived 1901 – 1978 (aged 76–77). Herbert Wells was an American association football player.
Herbert “Herb” Wells (May 4, 1901 – November 1978) was a U.S. soccer defender. Wells earned three caps with the U.S. national team in 1924. His first cap came at the 1924 Summer Olympics. Wells played the second U.S. game of the tournament, a loss to Uruguay in the quarterfinals. Following its elimination from the tournament, the U.S. played two exhibition games. Wells played both, a win over Poland and a loss to Ireland. That was his last game with the national team. At the time of the Olympics, he played for Fleisher Yarn.
He was born in Brockton, Massachusetts. He died in Exton, Pennsylvania.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Herbert Wells?
American soccer player (1901–1978)
When was Herbert Wells born?
Herbert Wells was born on 4 May 1901 in Brockton.
When did Herbert Wells die?
Herbert Wells died in 1978 in Norristown.
What was Herbert Wells's occupation?
Herbert Wells was an association football player.
What nationality was Herbert Wells?
Herbert Wells was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Herbert Wells (soccer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Herbert Wells. https://biography.guide/herbert-wells/
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