About James Gallagher
Lived 1905 – 1992 (aged 86). James Gallagher was an American association football player.
James Aloysius Gallagher (June 8, 1909 – April 16, 1992) was an American soccer player who earned two caps with the United States national soccer team. One cap came at the 1928 Summer Olympics where the U.S. lost to Argentina in the first round. He earned his second cap in a 3–3 away draw with Poland on June 10, 1928. At the time, he played for Ryerson Juniors. He later played for Bayonne Rovers.
Born in East Newark, New Jersey, Gallagher was a longtime resident of Belmar, New Jersey, and died on April 16, 1992, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James Gallagher?
American soccer player (1905-1992)
When was James Gallagher born?
James Gallagher was born on 8 June 1905 in Newark.
When did James Gallagher die?
James Gallagher died on 16 April 1992 in New Jersey.
What was James Gallagher's occupation?
James Gallagher was an association football player.
What nationality was James Gallagher?
James Gallagher was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Gallagher (soccer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Gallagher. https://biography.guide/james-gallagher-association-football-player/
MLA: "James Gallagher." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-gallagher-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "James Gallagher." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/james-gallagher-association-football-player/.
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