We continue our conversation with National Soccer Hall of Famer Len Oliver about Philadelphia soccer in the 1940s and 1950s.
Tag: Frankford High School
Q&A with Len Oliver: Philly amateur soccer in the 1950s
The Kensington-born National Soccer Hall of Famer talks about playing in the amateur ranks, seeing Brazil and the 4-2-4 in the 1958 World Cup, playing in international friendlies in Philadelphia, and more.
Q&A with Len Oliver: Youth and junior soccer with Lighthouse Boys Club
Our conversation with the Kensington-born National Soccer Hall of Famer about soccer in 1940s and 1950s Philadelphia continues.
Girls Public League High School Playoffs – 5/14/2010
A 3-way tie for 1st Place in the girls Public League division C was settled with a closely played tournament on Friday at Frankford HS stadium. Two of the three teams advance to the Public League high school playoffs on Monday May 17.
England, the USA, Philadelphia and the 1950 World Cup
It first started during the unlikely run of the US in the Confederations Cup: was the victory over Spain the US team’s greatest victory since the 1-0 victory over England in the 1950 World Cup hosted by Brazil? If the US had beaten Brazil in the Confederations Cup final, would […]