Edward Hart (soccer)
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Edward "Ed" or "Eddie" Hart (born January 28, 1903, date of death unknown) was a former U.S. soccer forward
who was a member of the U.S. soccer team at the 1924 Summer Olympics
. He spent most of his professional career in the St. Louis Soccer League
with one game in the American Soccer League
.
in 1924. While Hart was a member of the U.S. team at the Olympics, he did not play in the two U.S. games. However, following the tournament, the U.S. had two exhibition games. Hart played in both, a win over Poland
and a loss to Ireland
.
, Hart played for St. Louis Scullin Steel F.C.
and tied for fourth place on the goals list with eight. He played one game for the Providence Clamdiggers in the 1925-1926 American Soccer League
season. He then returned to St. Louis where he played for Wellstone's in the St. Louis Soccer League. His six goals tied him for sixth place on the goals list. He remained with Wellstone's for the 1926-1927 season, this time topping the goals list with eleven. He played for Wellstone's through at least 1929. He is then listed with Hellrungs, remaining with them for the 1931-1932 season when the team as renamed Stix, Baer and Fuller F.C.
. That season, Hart and his team mates went to the final of the 1932 National Challenge Cup
where they fell to the New Bedford Whalers
. He was inducted into the St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame in 1972.
He was born in St. Louis, Missouri
.
Striker
Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals...
who was a member of the U.S. soccer team at the 1924 Summer Olympics
1924 Summer Olympics
The 1924 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VIII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1924 in Paris, France...
. He spent most of his professional career in the St. Louis Soccer League
St. Louis Soccer League
The St. Louis Soccer League was a soccer league based in St. Louis, Missouri, that existed from 1907 to 1938. At its founding, it was the only fully professional soccer league in the United States.-History:...
with one game in the American Soccer League
American Soccer League
The American Soccer League has been a name used by three different professional soccer leagues in the United States. The first American Soccer League was established in 1921 by the merger of teams from the National Association Football League and the Southern New England Soccer League. For...
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National team
Hart earned two cap with the U.S. national teamUnited States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
in 1924. While Hart was a member of the U.S. team at the Olympics, he did not play in the two U.S. games. However, following the tournament, the U.S. had two exhibition games. Hart played in both, a win over Poland
Poland national football team
The Poland national football team represents Poland in association football and is controlled by the Polish Football Association, the governing body for football in Poland...
and a loss to Ireland
Ireland national football team (IFA)
The Ireland national football team represented Ireland at association football, it was organised by the Irish FA , and is the fourth oldest international team in the world. It mainly played in the British Home Championship against England, Scotland and Wales...
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Professional
During the 1924-25 St. Louis Soccer League season1924-25 St. Louis Soccer League season
-League standings:-Top Goal Scorers:-External links:**...
, Hart played for St. Louis Scullin Steel F.C.
St. Louis Scullin Steel F.C.
St. Louis Scullin Steel was a U.S. soccer team established in St. Louis, Missouri in 1918. It spent seven seasons in the St. Louis Soccer League, winning three league titles and one National Challenge Cup.-History:...
and tied for fourth place on the goals list with eight. He played one game for the Providence Clamdiggers in the 1925-1926 American Soccer League
American Soccer League
The American Soccer League has been a name used by three different professional soccer leagues in the United States. The first American Soccer League was established in 1921 by the merger of teams from the National Association Football League and the Southern New England Soccer League. For...
season. He then returned to St. Louis where he played for Wellstone's in the St. Louis Soccer League. His six goals tied him for sixth place on the goals list. He remained with Wellstone's for the 1926-1927 season, this time topping the goals list with eleven. He played for Wellstone's through at least 1929. He is then listed with Hellrungs, remaining with them for the 1931-1932 season when the team as renamed Stix, Baer and Fuller F.C.
Stix, Baer and Fuller F.C.
Stix, Baer and Fuller F.C. was a U.S. soccer club which played in the St. Louis Soccer League from 1931 to 1934. The team was known as Hellrungs from 1929 to 1931, St. Louis Central Breweries F.C. from 1934 to 1935 and St. Louis Shamrocks from 1935 to 1938. During its short existence, it won two...
. That season, Hart and his team mates went to the final of the 1932 National Challenge Cup
1932 National Challenge Cup
The 1932 National Challenge Cup was the annual open cup held by the United States Football Association now known as the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.-Eastern Division:-Western Division:a) aggregate after 3 games, Stix advance 2 games to 1-First game:...
where they fell to the New Bedford Whalers
New Bedford Whalers
New Bedford Whalers was the name of three United States soccer teams based in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The first Whalers played in the Southern New England Soccer League between 1914 and 1918. The second Whalers played in the American Soccer League between 1924 and 1931 before merging into Fall...
. He was inducted into the St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame in 1972.
He was born in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis is an independent city on the eastern border of Missouri, United States. With a population of 319,294, it was the 58th-largest U.S. city at the 2010 U.S. Census. The Greater St...
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