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John Duffy

1905 – 1984

American soccer player

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Lived 1905 – 1984 (aged 79). John Duffy was an American association football player.

John Duffy (September 6, 1905 – September 27, 1984 in Woburn, Massachusetts) was an American soccer player who played as a full back. Duffy played five years in the American Soccer League and earned two caps with the U.S. national team in 1928.

American Soccer League In 1925, Duffy signed with the Philadelphia Field Club of the American Soccer League. He spent two seasons in Philadelphia before moving to the Newark Skeeters for the 1927–1928 season. In 1928, the Skeeters were suspended from the ASL and moved to the Eastern Professional Soccer League. In 1929, Duffy moved to the New York Nationals. In 1930, the Nationals were renamed the New York Giants. Duffy began the fall 1930 season with the Giants before playing three games with the Brooklyn Wanderers and finished the fall with one game with the New York Soccer Club.

National team Duffy earned two caps with the U.S. national team. The first came at the 1928 Summer Olympics when the U.S. lost to Argentina 11–2. Following this loss, the U.S. tied Poland, 3-3, on June 10, 1928.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Duffy?

American soccer player (1905-1984)

When was John Duffy born?

John Duffy was born on 6 September 1905 in Woburn.

When did John Duffy die?

John Duffy died on 27 September 1984 in Woburn.

What was John Duffy's occupation?

John Duffy was an association football player.

What nationality was John Duffy?

John Duffy was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Duffy

· Wikidata: Q6230292

· DBpedia: John Duffy (soccer)

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