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'''Peter Pietras''' (April 21, 1908 – April 1993) was a U.S. [[soccer]] player who was a member of the [[United States men's national soccer team|U.S. national team]] at the [[1934 FIFA World Cup]] and the [[1936 Summer Olympics]]. He also played five seasons in the [[American Soccer League (1933-1983)|American Soccer League]]. He was an accomplished amateur golfer in the later part of his life. Married to Ann Skwara, also of Trenton, NJ, he is survived by two of his children, Peter Pietras Jr., and Ahna Dominski; 3 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.
'''Peter Pietras''' (April 21, 1908 &ndash; April 1993) was a U.S. [[soccer]] player who was a member of the [[United States men's national soccer team|U.S. national team]] at the [[1934 FIFA World Cup]] and the [[1936 Summer Olympics]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/27804 |title=Peter Pietras |work=Olympedia |access-date=September 23, 2021}}</ref> He also played five seasons in the [[American Soccer League (1933-1983)|American Soccer League]]. He was an accomplished amateur golfer in the later part of his life.


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
Pietras began his professional career with the [[Philadelphia German-Americans]] of the [[American Soccer League (1933-1983)|American Soccer League]] in 1933. He spent five seasons with Philadelphia, winning the 1935 league title and the 1936 [[U.S. Open Cup|National Challenge Cup]] championship.<ref>[http://www.rsssf.com/tablesu/usacuphist.html USA - List of US Open Cup Finals<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> He retired from playing professionally in 1938.
Pietras began his professional career with the [[Philadelphia German-Americans]] of the [[American Soccer League (1933-1983)|American Soccer League]] in 1933. He spent five seasons with Philadelphia, winning the 1935 league title and the 1936 [[U.S. Open Cup|National Challenge Cup]] championship.<ref>[https://www.rsssf.org/tablesu/usacuphist.html USA - List of US Open Cup Finals<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> He retired from playing professionally in 1938.


==National and Olympic teams==
==National and Olympic teams==
In 1934, Pietras earned two [[cap (sports)|caps]] with the [[United States men's national soccer team|U.S. national team]]. His first game was a U.S. victory over [[Mexico national football team|Mexico]], 4-2, in a World Cup qualifier. His second was the lone U.S. game at the [[1934 FIFA World Cup]]. In that game, the U.S. lost to [[Italy national football team|Italy]] in the first round of the cup.<ref>[http://www.rsssf.com/tablesu/usa-intres-det69.html USA - Details of International Matches 1885-1969<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
In 1934, Pietras earned two [[cap (sports)|caps]] with the [[United States men's national soccer team|U.S. national team]]. His first game was a U.S. victory over [[Mexico national football team|Mexico]], 4-2, in a World Cup qualifier. His second was the lone U.S. game at the [[1934 FIFA World Cup]]. In that game, the U.S. lost to [[Italy national football team|Italy]] in the first round of the cup.<ref>[https://www.rsssf.org/tablesu/usa-intres-det69.html USA - Details of International Matches 1885-1969<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


In 1936, Pietras was selected for the [[United States at the 1936 Summer Olympics|U.S. soccer team]] which competed at the [[Football at the 1936 Summer Olympics|1936 Summer Olympics]]. The U.S. lost 1-0 to Italy and was eliminated in the first round.<ref>[http://www.rsssf.com/tableso/ol1936f-det.html Football Tournament 1936 Olympiad<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
In 1936, Pietras was selected for the [[United States at the 1936 Summer Olympics|U.S. soccer team]] which competed at the [[Football at the 1936 Summer Olympics|1936 Summer Olympics]]. The U.S. lost 1-0 to Italy and was eliminated in the first round.<ref>[https://www.rsssf.org/tableso/ol1936f-det.html Football Tournament 1936 Olympiad<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://national.soccerhall.org/early%20world%20cup.htm 1934 Roster with hometowns]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090415140323/http://national.soccerhall.org/early%20world%20cup.htm 1934 Roster with hometowns]
* [http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/archive/edition=3/teams/team=43921.html Roster with birth dates]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070921153745/http://fifa.com/worldcup/archive/edition=3/teams/team=43921.html Roster with birth dates]
* [http://national.soccerhall.org/Election%20Process/2007/Veteran_Bios.htm National Soccer Hall of Fame eligibility bio]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20160123215106/http://national.soccerhall.org/Election%20Process/2007/Veteran_Bios.htm National Soccer Hall of Fame eligibility bio]


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Latest revision as of 06:04, 9 July 2023

Peter Pietras
Personal information
Full name Peter Paul Pietras
Date of birth (1908-04-21)April 21, 1908
Place of birth Trenton, New Jersey, United States
Date of death (1993-04-00)April , 1993
Place of death New Jersey, United States
Height 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1933–1938 Philadelphia German-Americans
International career
1934–1936 United States 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Peter Pietras (April 21, 1908 – April 1993) was a U.S. soccer player who was a member of the U.S. national team at the 1934 FIFA World Cup and the 1936 Summer Olympics.[1] He also played five seasons in the American Soccer League. He was an accomplished amateur golfer in the later part of his life.

Professional career[edit]

Pietras began his professional career with the Philadelphia German-Americans of the American Soccer League in 1933. He spent five seasons with Philadelphia, winning the 1935 league title and the 1936 National Challenge Cup championship.[2] He retired from playing professionally in 1938.

National and Olympic teams[edit]

In 1934, Pietras earned two caps with the U.S. national team. His first game was a U.S. victory over Mexico, 4-2, in a World Cup qualifier. His second was the lone U.S. game at the 1934 FIFA World Cup. In that game, the U.S. lost to Italy in the first round of the cup.[3]

In 1936, Pietras was selected for the U.S. soccer team which competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics. The U.S. lost 1-0 to Italy and was eliminated in the first round.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Peter Pietras". Olympedia. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  2. ^ USA - List of US Open Cup Finals
  3. ^ USA - Details of International Matches 1885-1969
  4. ^ Football Tournament 1936 Olympiad

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