Tom Amrhein
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Thomas Phillip Amrhein | ||
| Date of birth | March 9, 1911 | ||
| Place of birth | Baltimore, Maryland, US | ||
| Date of death | September 3, 1987 (aged 76) | ||
| Place of death | Baltimore, Maryland, US | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| International career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| United States | |||
Thomas Amrhein (March 9, 1911 – September 3, 1987)[1] was an American soccer midfielder. He spent thirteen seasons in the American Soccer League and was a member of the American team at the 1934 FIFA World Cup. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland. [2]
Professional career[edit]
Amrhein began his professional career with Baltimore Canton of the American Soccer League in 1934 and played with them through the 1946-1947 season. In 1936, Canton became known as the Baltimore S.C. In 1940, Baltimore S.C. shared the National Challenge Cup title with Chicago Sparta after the two played to 0-0 and 2-2 ties.[3] In 1942, the team became known as the Baltimore Americans. Under this name, Amrhein and his team mates won the 1945-1946 ASL championship.
National team[edit]
Amrhein was in the U.S. team for the 1934 FIFA World Cup, but did play in the only U.S. game of the cup, a 7-1 loss to eventual champion Italy.[4]
Amrhein was inducted into the Maryland Soccer Hall of Fame in 1981.[5]
Amrhein died on September 3, 1987, at the age of 76.[6]
External links[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947". Ancestry. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
- ^ https://bolavip.com/mundial/Murio-el-ultimo-futbolista-presente-en-Italia-1934-20140313-0027.html
- ^ "USA - List of US Open Cup Finals".
- ^ "Archived copy". fifa.com. Archived from the original on September 21, 2007. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Old Timers Soccer Association of Maryland". Archived from the original on February 8, 2012. Retrieved July 18, 2012.
- ^ "Thomas Amrhein, retired auditor for state, dies". The Baltimore Sun. September 4, 1987. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
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