Bob Whitehead (soccer)
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Robert “Bob” Whitehead was a U.S. soccer player who spent time with St. Louis Kutis S.C.
He also earned two caps with the U.S. national team
in 1957.
during the mid-1950s when they were a dominant U.S. team. Kutis won the 1957 Amateur Cup and U.S. Open Cup. Whitehead was inducted into the St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame in 1984.
, both losses to Canada
. The first was a 5-1 loss on June 22, 1957. The second game was a July 6 loss to Canada.
St. Louis Kutis S.C.
St. Louis Kutis Soccer Club, better known as St. Louis Kutis, is an amateur American soccer club in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1947 as the St. Louis Raiders, the club was known as Paul Schulte during the 1948-49 season and McMahon's during the 1949-50 season. In 1953, the team was renamed...
He also earned two caps with the U.S. national team
United States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
in 1957.
Club career
Whitehead played with St. Louis Kutis S.C.St. Louis Kutis S.C.
St. Louis Kutis Soccer Club, better known as St. Louis Kutis, is an amateur American soccer club in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1947 as the St. Louis Raiders, the club was known as Paul Schulte during the 1948-49 season and McMahon's during the 1949-50 season. In 1953, the team was renamed...
during the mid-1950s when they were a dominant U.S. team. Kutis won the 1957 Amateur Cup and U.S. Open Cup. Whitehead was inducted into the St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame in 1984.
National team
After Kutis won the 1957 Open Cup, the US Football Association decided to call up the entire team to represent the U.S. in two World Cup qualification games. As a result, Whitehead earned two caps with the U.S. national teamUnited States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
, both losses to Canada
Canada men's national soccer team
The Canada men's national soccer team represents Canada in international soccer competitions at the senior men's level. They are overseen by the Canadian Soccer Association and compete in the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football .Their most significant...
. The first was a 5-1 loss on June 22, 1957. The second game was a July 6 loss to Canada.