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'''Charles Martin Colombo''' (July 20, 1920 – May 7, 1986) was an American [[football (soccer)|soccer]] player who earned 11 [[cap (football)|cap]]s as [[defender (association football)|center-half]] for the [[United States men's national soccer team]]. He is a member of the [[National Soccer Hall of Fame]]. He also played for the United States at the [[1948 Summer Olympics]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/27711 |title=Charlie Colombo |work=Olympedia |access-date= |
'''Charles Martin Colombo''' (July 20, 1920 – May 7, 1986) was an American [[football (soccer)|soccer]] player who earned 11 [[cap (football)|cap]]s as [[defender (association football)|center-half]] for the [[United States men's national soccer team]]. He is a member of the [[National Soccer Hall of Fame]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Charlie Colombo - 1976 Inductee {{!}} National Soccer Hall of Fame |url=http://www.nationalsoccerhof.com/players/charlie-colombo.html |access-date=2023-12-19 |website=Charlie Colombo - 1976 Inductee {{!}} National Soccer Hall of Fame |language=en}}</ref> He also played for the United States at the [[1948 Summer Olympics]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/27711 |title=Charlie Colombo |work=Olympedia |access-date=October 22, 2021}}</ref> |
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* Cirino Antonio (Tony): US Soccer Vs The World, Damon Press 1983 – {{ISBN|0-910641-00-5}} |
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Date of birth | July 20, 1920 | ||
Place of birth | St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. | ||
Date of death | May 7, 1986 | (aged 65)||
Place of death | St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. | ||
Position(s) | Center-half | ||
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Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
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1948–1952 | United States | 11 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Charles Martin Colombo (July 20, 1920 – May 7, 1986) was an American soccer player who earned 11 caps as center-half for the United States men's national soccer team. He is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame.[1] He also played for the United States at the 1948 Summer Olympics.[2]
Biography[edit]
Born and raised in The Hill area of St. Louis, Missouri, Colombo played professionally for St. Louis Simpkins-Ford, winning National Challenge Cup medals with them in 1948 and 1950. He was known as "Gloves" because he always wore gloves when he played, regardless of the weather.
Colombo played for the U.S. team from 1948 to 1952, including the 1–0 upset victory over England in the 1950 FIFA World Cup, in which his foul against Blackpool forward Stanley Mortensen in the second half gave England the chance to tie the game. The header from the resulting free kick came very close to scoring a goal, but was saved by goalkeeper Frank Borghi at the last second.
The day after U.S. victory, Colombo was offered an opportunity to play professional soccer in Brazil, but he turned it down and returned to his St. Louis club team. He later became the coach of the St. Louis Ambrose team.
He is buried in Old Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, in St Louis, Missouri.
References[edit]
- ^ "Charlie Colombo - 1976 Inductee | National Soccer Hall of Fame". Charlie Colombo - 1976 Inductee | National Soccer Hall of Fame. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
- ^ "Charlie Colombo". Olympedia. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
- National Soccer Hall of Fame profile
- Cirino Antonio (Tony): US Soccer Vs The World, Damon Press 1983 – ISBN 0-910641-00-5
- 1920 births
- 1986 deaths
- United States men's international soccer players
- Olympic soccer players for the United States
- Footballers at the 1948 Summer Olympics
- Footballers at the 1952 Summer Olympics
- 1950 FIFA World Cup players
- National Soccer Hall of Fame members
- St. Louis Simpkins-Ford players
- Soccer players from St. Louis
- American men's soccer players
- Men's association football central defenders
- American soccer defender stubs