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'''James "Jimmy" McGuire''' (1911 – November 26, 1974) was a two time president of the [[United States Soccer Football Association]]. He played professionally in the [[American Soccer League (1921-1933)|American Soccer League]] and the English [[Football League]]. He also earned two schoolboy [[cap (sports)|caps]] with [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]] and was inducted into the [[National Soccer Hall of Fame]] in 1951.
'''James McGuire''' (1911 – November 26, 1974) was a two-time president of the [[United States Soccer Football Association]]. He played professionally in the [[American Soccer League (1921-1933)|American Soccer League]] and the English [[Football League]]. He also earned two schoolboy [[cap (sports)|caps]] with [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]] and was inducted into the [[National Soccer Hall of Fame]] in 1951.


==Playing==
==Playing==
McGuire was born in [[Edinburgh, Scotland]] and raised in Scotland where he played twice for the national team as a schoolboy. At some point, he moved to the United States. In 1929, he signed with the [[Brooklyn Wanderers]] of the [[American Soccer League (1921-1933)|American Soccer League]]. In 1931, [[Celtic F.C.]] toured North America, playing the Wanderers on June 7, 1931. McGuire impressed them enough for them to sign him before returning to Scotland. McGuire never appeared for their first team and in 1932, he moved to [[Northampton Town]] of the English [[Football League]].<ref>[https://www.webcitation.org/query?url=http://www.geocities.com/br1anmccoll/celtictour1931.htm&date=2009-10-25+13:50:59 Celtic North American tours]</ref> McGuire played with Northampton Town until 1936. According to the National Soccer Hall of Fame, McGuire would return to play in the U.S. during the English off-season. When he left Northampton in 1936, McGuire returned to the U.S. for good, signing with [[Brooklyn St. Mary's Celtic]] of the second [[American Soccer League (1921-1933)|American Soccer League]]. In 1938, Brooklyn went to the final of the [[National Challenge Cup]], but lost to [[Chicago Sparta]]. The next year, they defeated Chicago Manhattan Beer to win the Challenge Cup title.<ref>[http://www.rsssf.com/tablesu/usacuphist.html U.S. Open Cup at RSSSF] {{webarchive|url=https://www.webcitation.org/5vDj5rMKE?url=http://www.rsssf.com/tablesu/usacuphist.html |date=2010-12-24 }}</ref> McGuire retired from playing professionally that summer.
McGuire was born in [[Edinburgh, Scotland]] and raised in Scotland where he played twice for the national team as a schoolboy. At some point, he moved to the United States. In 1929, he signed with the [[Brooklyn Wanderers]] of the [[American Soccer League (1921-1933)|American Soccer League]]. In 1931, [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] toured North America, playing the Wanderers on June 7, 1931. McGuire impressed them enough for them to sign him before returning to Scotland. McGuire never appeared for their first team and in 1932, he moved to [[Northampton Town]] of the English [[Football League]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160304074746/http://www.geocities.com/br1anmccoll/celtictour1931.htm Celtic North American tours]</ref> McGuire played with Northampton Town until 1936. According to the National Soccer Hall of Fame, McGuire would return to play in the U.S. during the English off-season. When he left Northampton in 1936, McGuire returned to the U.S. for good, signing with [[Brooklyn St. Mary's Celtic]] of the second [[American Soccer League (1921-1933)|American Soccer League]]. In 1938, Brooklyn went to the final of the [[National Challenge Cup]], but lost to [[Chicago Sparta]]. The next year, they defeated Chicago Manhattan Beer to win the Challenge Cup title.<ref>[https://www.rsssf.org/tablesu/usacuphist.html U.S. Open Cup at RSSSF] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110513234203/http://www.rsssf.com/tablesu/usacuphist.html |date=May 13, 2011}}</ref> McGuire retired from playing professionally that summer.


==Administration==
==Administration==
Following his retirement from playing, McGuire became an administrator. In 1947, he became the president of the American Soccer League.<ref>[http://www.sover.net/~spectrum/year/1947.html U.S. Soccer History – 1947]</ref> He also served as president of the [[United States Soccer Football Association]] (1952–1954 and 1971–1974). In 1974, he was part of the Organizing Committee for the [[1974 FIFA World Cup]]. He died that year, while still president of the USSF.<ref>[http://national.soccerhall.org/builders/gene_edwards.htm Gene Edward profile at the NHOF] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090918154625/http://national.soccerhall.org/builders/gene_edwards.htm |date=2009-09-18 }}</ref>
Following his retirement from playing, McGuire became an administrator. In 1947, he became the president of the American Soccer League.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.sover.net/~spectrum/year/1947.html |title=U.S. Soccer History – 1947 |access-date=January 19, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090303113045/http://www.sover.net/~spectrum/year/1947.html |archive-date=March 3, 2009|url-status=dead }}</ref> He also served as president of the [[United States Soccer Football Association]] (1952–1954 and 1971–1974). In 1974, he was part of the Organizing Committee for the [[1974 FIFA World Cup]]. He died that year, while still president of the USSF.<ref>[http://national.soccerhall.org/builders/gene_edwards.htm Gene Edward profile at the NHOF] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090918154625/http://national.soccerhall.org/builders/gene_edwards.htm |date=September 18, 2009}}</ref>


McGuire was inducted into the [[National Soccer Hall of Fame]] in 1951. In 1975, the national U-19 cup was named the McGuire Cup in his honor.<ref>[http://www.regioniv.com/programs/pronc.htm U.S. Youth Soccer]</ref> He died in [[Hyde Park, New York]].
McGuire was inducted into the [[National Soccer Hall of Fame]] in 1951. In 1975, the national U-19 cup was named the McGuire Cup in his honor.<ref>[http://www.regioniv.com/programs/pronc.htm U.S. Youth Soccer]</ref> He died in [[Hyde Park, New York]].


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Latest revision as of 12:47, 28 March 2024

For other people named James McGuire, see James McGuire (disambiguation).

Jimmy McGuire
Personal information
Date of birth 1911
Place of birth Edinburgh, Scotland
Date of death November 26, 1974(1974-11-26) (aged 63)
Place of death New Hyde Park, New York, United States
Height 5 ft 9+1⁄2 in (1.77 m)[1]
Position(s) Wing half, full back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1929–1931 Brooklyn Wanderers 82 (1)
1931 Celtic 0 (0)
1932–1936 Northampton Town 70 (?)
1936–1938 Brooklyn Celtic
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

James McGuire (1911 – November 26, 1974) was a two-time president of the United States Soccer Football Association. He played professionally in the American Soccer League and the English Football League. He also earned two schoolboy caps with Scotland and was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 1951.

Playing[edit]

McGuire was born in Edinburgh, Scotland and raised in Scotland where he played twice for the national team as a schoolboy. At some point, he moved to the United States. In 1929, he signed with the Brooklyn Wanderers of the American Soccer League. In 1931, Celtic toured North America, playing the Wanderers on June 7, 1931. McGuire impressed them enough for them to sign him before returning to Scotland. McGuire never appeared for their first team and in 1932, he moved to Northampton Town of the English Football League.[2] McGuire played with Northampton Town until 1936. According to the National Soccer Hall of Fame, McGuire would return to play in the U.S. during the English off-season. When he left Northampton in 1936, McGuire returned to the U.S. for good, signing with Brooklyn St. Mary's Celtic of the second American Soccer League. In 1938, Brooklyn went to the final of the National Challenge Cup, but lost to Chicago Sparta. The next year, they defeated Chicago Manhattan Beer to win the Challenge Cup title.[3] McGuire retired from playing professionally that summer.

Administration[edit]

Following his retirement from playing, McGuire became an administrator. In 1947, he became the president of the American Soccer League.[4] He also served as president of the United States Soccer Football Association (1952–1954 and 1971–1974). In 1974, he was part of the Organizing Committee for the 1974 FIFA World Cup. He died that year, while still president of the USSF.[5]

McGuire was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 1951. In 1975, the national U-19 cup was named the McGuire Cup in his honor.[6] He died in Hyde Park, New York.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Northampton Town. Good defence". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. August 23, 1936. p. xii – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ Celtic North American tours
  3. ^ U.S. Open Cup at RSSSF Archived May 13, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ "U.S. Soccer History – 1947". Archived from the original on March 3, 2009. Retrieved January 19, 2008.
  5. ^ Gene Edward profile at the NHOF Archived September 18, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ U.S. Youth Soccer

External links[edit]

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