Stan Puskas Explained

Stan Puskas
Fullname:Stanko Puskas
Birth Date:16 February 1946
Years1:1969–1970
Clubs1:London German Canadians
Years2:1971
Clubs2:Montreal Olympique
Caps2:1
Goals2:0
Years3:1972
Clubs3:London German Canadians
Years4:1973–1975
Clubs4:London City
Years5:1976

Stan Puskas (born 16 February 1946) is a Czech former footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Career

Puskas played in the National Soccer League with London German Canadians.[1] [2] In 1971, he played in the North American Soccer League with Montreal Olympique.[3] [4] He made his debut for Montreal on 19 April 1971 against Atlanta Chiefs.[5] After a season in the NASL he returned to former team London German Canadians, and managed to score a goal against the Serbian White Eagles FC.[6] In 1973, he signed with league rivals London City.[7]

He re-signed with London for the 1974 season, and for the 1975 season.[8] [9] In 1976, he played with the Windsor Stars.[10]

Personal life

Puskas was the nephew to Ferenc Puskás.[11]

References

  1. News: Waring. Ed. June 23, 1969. A. C. Milan features defense in 3-0 win over Sparta. 23. The Globe and Mail.
  2. News: Waring. Ed. July 7, 1969. Hellas ties Sudbury for top spot beating London on penalty kick. 23. The Globe and Mail.
  3. News: March 24, 1971. Ten players from local tryout to attend Olympics' soccer camp. 16. Montreal Gazette.
  4. Web site: NASL-Stanko Puskas. 2021-06-04. www.nasljerseys.com.
  5. News: April 19, 1971. Olympics lose opener, Toronto manages tie. 17. Montreal Gazette.
  6. News: September 14, 1972. Goalie scores, for his club in 4-1 defeat. 58. The Globe and Mail.
  7. News: May 19, 1973. London wins. 48. The Globe and Mail.
  8. News: September 21, 1974. London wins over Hungaria. D3. Toronto Star.
  9. News: May 31, 1975. London ties Macedonia. D5. Toronto Star.
  10. News: Waring. Ed. September 20, 1976. Italian team refuses to accept trophies from Allan Lamport. S3. The Globe and Mail.
  11. News: De Marinis. Mariano. June 9, 1973. Ottawa Tigers' franchise quite alive and kicking. 18. Ottawa Journal.