Rajko "Billy" Boljevic (24 August 1952 – 4 May 2023) was a Yugoslavian professional footballer who played as a forward. He was the 1981 American Soccer League Most Valuable Player and league leading scorer.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Rajko Boljevic | ||
| Date of birth | 24 August 1952 | ||
| Place of birth | Crvenka, PR Serbia, FPR Yugoslavia | ||
| Date of death | 4 May 2023 (aged 70) | ||
| Place of death | Podgorica, Montenegro | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1981 | New York Eagles | 26 | (25) |
| 1981–1982 | New Jersey Rockets (indoor) | 21 | (10) |
| 1982–1983 | Detroit Express | (22) | |
| 1984 | Dallas Americans | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career edit
USA edit
In 1981, he signed with the New York Eagles of the American Soccer League. He led the league in both goals and points was he was named the league MVP.[1] In November 1981, he signed with the New Jersey Rockets of the Major Indoor Soccer League.[2] He then played for the Detroit Express for the 1982 and 1983 seasons.[3][4] In 1984, he was with the Dallas Americans in the United Soccer League.[5]
He died on May 4, 2023, in Montenegro.[6]
Yearly Awards edit
ASL MVP: 1981
ASL Leading Goalscorer: 1981 (25 Goals)
ASL Leading Points Scorer: 1981 (59 Points)
References edit
- ^ "The Year in American Soccer - 1981". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. Retrieved 2009-08-25.
- ^ TWICE-REJECTED GOALIE FRUSTRATES FEVER, 5-3 Philadelphia Inquirer, The (PA) - Sunday, November 29, 1981
- ^ "The Year in American Soccer - 1982". Archived from the original on 2009-09-05. Retrieved 2009-08-25.
- ^ "The Year in American Soccer - 1983". Archived from the original on 2009-09-05. Retrieved 2009-08-25.
- ^ Looks Deceiving - Boljevic a Player The Daily Oklahoman - Saturday, July 14, 1984
- ^ https://umrlice.dan.co.me/citulja/rajko-petrov-boljevic