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'''William Amedeo Conterio''' (November 29, 1929 &ndash; August 9, 2017) was an American [[soccer]] [[midfielder]]. He was a member of the United States soccer teams at the [[1952 Summer Olympics|1952]] and [[1956 Summer Olympics]].<ref>{{cite Sports-Reference}}</ref>
'''William Amedeo Conterio''' (November 29, 1929 – August 9, 2017) was an American [[soccer]] [[midfielder]]. He was a member of the United States soccer teams at the [[1952 Summer Olympics|1952]] and [[1956 Summer Olympics]].<ref>{{cite Sports-Reference |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/co/bill-conterio-1.html |title=Bill Conterio |access-date=May 21, 2020 |archive-date=September 23, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130923215713/http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/co/bill-conterio-1.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
Conterio was born in [[Chicago, Illinois]] at the start of the [[Great Depression]]. He grew up on the northwest side of Chicago to a family which struggled financially. Despite these difficulties, Conterio became involved in athletics at [[Portage Park (Chicago)|Portage Park]]. This led him to playing Juvenile Ball with a Norwegian-American club. He credits that coach with teaching him to become ambidextrous. Conterio graduated from [[Carl Schurz High School]] in 1948. In high school, he earned nine varsity athletic letters in soccer, tennis, and wrestling. As captain, he led the Schurz H.S. soccer team to two Chicago City Championships, twice being named as an All-State soccer player. He was voted Most Athletic by his classmates and was later inducted into the school's Sports Hall of Fame.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.schurzhs.org/ourpages/Sports_HOF.jsp |title=Shurz Sports Hall of Fame |website=schurzhs.org}}</ref>
Conterio was born in [[Chicago, Illinois]] at the start of the [[Great Depression]]. He grew up on the northwest side of Chicago to a family which struggled financially. Despite these difficulties, Conterio became involved in athletics at [[Portage Park (Chicago)|Portage Park]]. This led him to playing Juvenile Ball with a Norwegian-American club. He credits that coach with teaching him to become ambidextrous. Conterio graduated from [[Carl Schurz High School]] in 1948. In high school, he earned nine varsity athletic letters in soccer, tennis, and wrestling. As captain, he led the Schurz H.S. soccer team to two Chicago City Championships, twice being named as an All-State soccer player. He was voted Most Athletic by his classmates and was later inducted into the school's Sports Hall of Fame.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.schurzhs.org/ourpages/Sports_HOF.jsp |title=Shurz Sports Hall of Fame |website=schurzhs.org}}</ref>


Conterio played for several adult soccer teams before joining the Chicago Slovaks of the [[National Soccer League of Chicago]]. In 1952 he was chosen for the U.S. Olympic Soccer Team [[1952 Summer Olympics]], but did not enter any games in the tournament. Conterio also spent time in the mid-1950s in the [[U.S. Army]]. After his discharge in 1956, he was chosen for the 1956 U.S. Olympic team. He played one game during that tournament.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://img.fifa.com/worldfootball/statisticsandrecords/players/player=290488/index.html |title=FIFA Player Profile |website=img.fifa.com}}</ref> After the Olympics, Conterio joined the Chicago Polish Falcons. He found the situation with the Falcons unpleasant and returned to the Slovaks after two games.
Conterio played for several adult soccer teams before joining the Chicago Slovaks of the [[National Soccer League of Chicago]]. In 1952 he was chosen for the U.S. Olympic Soccer Team [[1952 Summer Olympics]], but did not enter any games in the tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/27712 |title=Bill Conterio |work=Olympedia |access-date=November 13, 2021}}</ref> Conterio also spent time in the mid-1950s in the [[U.S. Army]]. After his discharge in 1956, he was chosen for the 1956 U.S. Olympic team. He played one game during that tournament.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://img.fifa.com/worldfootball/statisticsandrecords/players/player=290488/index.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110717045038/http://img.fifa.com/worldfootball/statisticsandrecords/players/player=290488/index.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=July 17, 2011 |title=FIFA Player Profile |website=img.fifa.com}}</ref> After the Olympics, Conterio joined the Chicago Polish Falcons. He found the situation with the Falcons unpleasant and returned to the Slovaks after two games.


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
He later worked for Stalford Chemical Company in [[Omaha, Nebraska]]. His daughter Amy's children, Andy Huftalin, Nick Huftalin, Mitch Huftalin, and Matt Huftalin, all play soccer today. Nick plays as a goalkeeper for [[Carthage College]], Andy as striker for the [[Marquette Golden Eagles]], and the 1997-born twins, Mitch and Matt, for [[Rockford Raptors]] Soccer Club in [[Rockford, Illinois]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rrstar.com/sports/x1077489360/Brothers-powering-Winnebago-soccer-s-best-years?zc_p=0 |archive-url=https://archive.is/20130202202920/http://www.rrstar.com/sports/x1077489360/Brothers-powering-Winnebago-soccer-s-best-years?zc_p=0 |dead-url=yes |archive-date=2013-02-02 |title=Brothers powering Winnebago soccer’s best years |website=rrstar.com }}</ref>
He later worked for Stalford Chemical Company in [[Omaha, Nebraska]]. His daughter Amy's children, Andy Huftalin, Nick Huftalin, Mitch Huftalin, and Matt Huftalin, all play soccer today. Nick plays as a goalkeeper for [[Carthage College]], Andy as striker for the [[Marquette Golden Eagles]], and the 1997-born twins, Mitch and Matt, for [[Rockford Raptors]] Soccer Club in [[Rockford, Illinois]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rrstar.com/sports/x1077489360/Brothers-powering-Winnebago-soccer-s-best-years?zc_p=0 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130202202920/http://www.rrstar.com/sports/x1077489360/Brothers-powering-Winnebago-soccer-s-best-years?zc_p=0 |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 2, 2013 |title=Brothers powering Winnebago soccer's best years |website=rrstar.com}}</ref>


==References==
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==External links==
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* {{FIFA player|290488}}
* {{FIFA player|290488|Bill CONTERIO}}
* {{Olympics.com profile|william-amedeo-conterio|William Amedeo CONTERIO}}


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Latest revision as of 11:13, 29 March 2024

Bill Conterio
Personal information
Full name William Amedeo Conterio
Date of birth (1929-11-29)November 29, 1929
Place of birth Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Date of death August 9, 2017(2017-08-09) (aged 87)[1]
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
–1956 Chicago Slovaks
1956 Chicago Falcons 2 (0)
–1956 Chicago Slovaks
International career
1956 United States 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

William Amedeo Conterio (November 29, 1929 – August 9, 2017) was an American soccer midfielder. He was a member of the United States soccer teams at the 1952 and 1956 Summer Olympics.[2]

Career[edit]

Conterio was born in Chicago, Illinois at the start of the Great Depression. He grew up on the northwest side of Chicago to a family which struggled financially. Despite these difficulties, Conterio became involved in athletics at Portage Park. This led him to playing Juvenile Ball with a Norwegian-American club. He credits that coach with teaching him to become ambidextrous. Conterio graduated from Carl Schurz High School in 1948. In high school, he earned nine varsity athletic letters in soccer, tennis, and wrestling. As captain, he led the Schurz H.S. soccer team to two Chicago City Championships, twice being named as an All-State soccer player. He was voted Most Athletic by his classmates and was later inducted into the school's Sports Hall of Fame.[3]

Conterio played for several adult soccer teams before joining the Chicago Slovaks of the National Soccer League of Chicago. In 1952 he was chosen for the U.S. Olympic Soccer Team 1952 Summer Olympics, but did not enter any games in the tournament.[4] Conterio also spent time in the mid-1950s in the U.S. Army. After his discharge in 1956, he was chosen for the 1956 U.S. Olympic team. He played one game during that tournament.[5] After the Olympics, Conterio joined the Chicago Polish Falcons. He found the situation with the Falcons unpleasant and returned to the Slovaks after two games.

Personal life[edit]

He later worked for Stalford Chemical Company in Omaha, Nebraska. His daughter Amy's children, Andy Huftalin, Nick Huftalin, Mitch Huftalin, and Matt Huftalin, all play soccer today. Nick plays as a goalkeeper for Carthage College, Andy as striker for the Marquette Golden Eagles, and the 1997-born twins, Mitch and Matt, for Rockford Raptors Soccer Club in Rockford, Illinois.[6]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Bill Conterio's obituary
  2. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Bill Conterio". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on September 23, 2013. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
  3. ^ "Shurz Sports Hall of Fame". schurzhs.org.
  4. ^ "Bill Conterio". Olympedia. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
  5. ^ "FIFA Player Profile". img.fifa.com. Archived from the original on July 17, 2011.
  6. ^ "Brothers powering Winnebago soccer's best years". rrstar.com. Archived from the original on February 2, 2013.

External links[edit]

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