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

Stan Puskas
Personal information
Full name Stanko Puskas
Date of birth (1946-02-16) 16 February 1946 (age 78)
Place of birth Czechoslovakia
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1969–1970 London German Canadians
1971 Montreal Olympique 1 (0)
1972 London German Canadians
1973–1975 London City
1976 Windsor Stars
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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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

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Puskas was the nephew to Ferenc Puskás.[11]

References

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