Pat Philley
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Pat Philley former Canadian national soccer team
player.
Philley was a member of the Vancouver City team that won the Canadian Challenge Cup in 1950 beating Winnipeg Scottish 4-1 and 4-0 in the final. He represented the B.C. All-Stars twice against teams like Rangers F.C.
in 1954, Huddersfield Town
in 1955, Aberdeen F.C.
and Lokomotiv Moscow in 1956, and Tottenham Hotspur in 1957.
Philley captained Canada in the World Cup qualifying games of 1957 against the United States
in Toronto and Mexico
twice in Mexico City. He also played for a Canadian select team in 1956 against Lokomotiv Moscow in Toronto
before over 18,000 spectators.
In April 2004, Philley was inducted into the Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame
.
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...
player.
Philley was a member of the Vancouver City team that won the Canadian Challenge Cup in 1950 beating Winnipeg Scottish 4-1 and 4-0 in the final. He represented the B.C. All-Stars twice against teams like Rangers F.C.
Rangers F.C.
Rangers Football Club are an association football club based in Glasgow, Scotland, who play in the Scottish Premier League. The club are nicknamed the Gers, Teddy Bears and the Light Blues, and the fans are known to each other as bluenoses...
in 1954, Huddersfield Town
Huddersfield Town F.C.
Huddersfield Town Football Club is an English football club formed in 1908 and based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. They currently play in League One...
in 1955, Aberdeen F.C.
Aberdeen F.C.
Aberdeen Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Aberdeen...
and Lokomotiv Moscow in 1956, and Tottenham Hotspur in 1957.
Philley captained Canada in the World Cup qualifying games of 1957 against the United States
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 Toronto and Mexico
Mexico national football team
The Mexican national football team represents Mexico in association football and is governed by the Mexican Football Federation , the governing body for football in Mexico. Mexico's home stadium is the Estadio Azteca and their head coach is José Manuel de la Torre...
twice in Mexico City. He also played for a Canadian select team in 1956 against Lokomotiv Moscow in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
before over 18,000 spectators.
In April 2004, Philley was inducted into the Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame
Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame
The Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame in Vaughan, Ontario, was founded in 1997. It was incorporated by the Ontario Soccer Association. The Hall aims to celebrate and highlight the achievements of top Canadian Footballers and Builders who have played and developed the game in Canada...
.