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Tibor Vigh

Tibor Vigh is a Hungarian-born Canadian former soccer player who earned 4 caps for the Canadian national side in 1968, scoring 2 goals.[1]

Tibor Vigh
Personal information
Date of birth (1941-12-21) 21 December 1941 (age 82)
Place of birth Budapest, Hungary
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1957–1959 Windsor Hungaria
1960 Windsor Teutonia
1961 Ravanica
1962–1964 Windsor Teutonia
1965 Detroit Kickers
1965–1966 Windsor Teutonia
1966–1967 New York Hungaria
1968 Houston Stars 28 (12)
1968 Greek American AA
1969 Rochester Lancers
1969–1970 Laguna
1970–1971 Torreón
1973 New York Cosmos 6 (0)
1973 Montreal Olympique 10 (0)
1974 Greek American AA
1974 New York Apollo
International career
1968 Canada 4 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Vigh played at the youth level with Ferencvárosi, but was forced to flee Hungary in 1956 as result of the failure of the Hungarian Revolution.[2] He initially landed in Belgium before permanently settling in Windsor, Canada along with the rest of his family.[2][3] Once settled in Canada he immediately played at the local regional league the Essex County Soccer League with Windsor Hungaria in 1957.[4] In 1960, he signed with league rivals Windsor Teutonia.[5] The following season he played in the Michigan-Ontario Soccer League with Ravanica.[6]

He returned to play with Windsor Teutonia as Teutonia joined the Michigan-Ontario Soccer League in 1962.[7] He assisted in securing a league double for Windsor in 1962, and finished as the leagues top goal scorer.[8] In early 1965, he played with Detroit Kickers, and the remainder of the season he played in the National Soccer League as Windsor became a league member.[9][10] In his debut season in the NSL he recorded 27 goals in 13 matches.[2]

After the conclusion of the NSL season he played in the German-American Soccer League with New York Hungaria.[2] He re-signed with Windsor for the 1966 season, and assisted in securing the NSL Championship against Toronto Croatia.[11][12] He returned to play with New York Hungaria for the 1966–67 season, and was named to the all-star team.[13] In 1968, he played abroad in the North American Soccer League with Houston Stars where he served as the team captain.[14][15] He continued playing in the German-American League with Greek American AA, and assisted in securing the 1969 National Challenge Cup.[16]

After the folding of Houston in 1969 he played with Rochester Lancers in the American Soccer League.[15] In late 1969, he played in the Primera División de México for Club de Fútbol Laguna and later with Club de Fútbol Torreón.[17][18] After three seasons in Mexico he returned to the NASL to sign with the New York Cosmos.[18] Midway through the 1973 season he was traded to Montreal Olympique.[19] In early 1974, he returned to play with Greek American, and assisted in winning his second National Challenge Cup.[20]

In late 1974, he returned to the ASL to sign with New York Apollo, and assisted New York in reaching the ASL Championship final.[21] In 1977, he was named to the Rochester Lancers Team of the Decade.[22]

International career

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He made his debut for the Canada men's national soccer team on 6 October 1968 against Bermuda in a World Cup qualifier match.[23]

International goals

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Scores and results list Canada's goal tally first.
# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 6 October 1968 Varsity Stadium, Toronto, Canada   Bermuda 1–0 4–0 1970 FIFA World Cup qualification
2 17 October 1968 Varsity Stadium, Toronto, Canada   United States 4–1 4–2 1970 FIFA World Cup qualification

Personal life

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His brother Zoltan Vigh was also a footballer who played as a goalkeeper.[24]

References

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  1. ^ "World Cup 1970 qualifications". RSSSF. Retrieved 19 October 2010.
  2. ^ a b c d Nelson, Jim (23 June 1966). "Coming 'N' Going". Windsor Star. p. 34.
  3. ^ "Vigh's Forte: Soccer". Democrat and Chronicle. 14 September 1969. p. 88.
  4. ^ Dennis, Matt (15 July 1957). "Soccer Upset to Union; Hungaria Cops B Game". Windsor Star. p. 18.
  5. ^ Dennis, Matt (13 June 1960). "Laws on Teutons' Side, 7-3". Windsor Star. p. 24.
  6. ^ "Teutonia Continues Unbeaten". Windsor Star. 23 May 1961. p. 24.
  7. ^ "Teutonia Handcuffs Cabotomen". Windsor Star. 22 May 1962. p. 28.
  8. ^ "Honors Given M-O League Soccer Teams". Windsor Star. 3 December 1962. p. 21.
  9. ^ Jose, Colin (2001). On-Side - 125 Years of Soccer in Ontario. Vaughan, Ontario: Ontario Soccer Association and Soccer Hall of Fame and Museum. p. 239.
  10. ^ "Teutonia Adding Strength". Windsor Star. 23 July 1965. p. 23.
  11. ^ "Tibor Vigh welcomed by Teutonia". Windsor Star. 26 August 1966. p. 25.
  12. ^ Dulmage, Jack (29 October 1966). "Teutons chasing title". Windsor Star. p. 27.
  13. ^ Fathers, Ken (24 November 1966). "Sports Chatter". Windsor Star. p. 38.
  14. ^ Lace, Bill (31 March 1968). "Tornado Stung By Stars 6-0". Fort Worth Star Telegram. p. 26.
  15. ^ a b Loj, Alex (19 April 1969). "Lancers Sign Tibor Vigh, Former Houston Captain". Democrat and Chronicle. p. 44.
  16. ^ "Greek Amerk's In 5-0 Replay". New York Daily News. 24 March 1969. p. 79.
  17. ^ Rosas, Sergio Luis (17 February 2010). "Recuerdos del Ayer" (in Spanish). El Siglo de Torreón.
  18. ^ a b Krupinski, Joe (1 May 1973). "Randy and Tibby Show - It's a Soccer Smash". Newsday. p. 83.
  19. ^ Morrissey, Bob (5 July 1973). "Olympique, Vera Cruz tie 1-1". Montreal Gazette. p. 36.
  20. ^ "N.Y. Greeks Win Again". New York Daily News. 3 June 1974. p. 261.
  21. ^ "Apollos Win, Gain ASL Playoff Finals". Hartford Courant. 12 September 1974. p. 78.
  22. ^ Lewis, Michael (3 August 1977). "Lancers can win title only by optimum output". Democrat and Chronicle. p. 50.
  23. ^ "Canada Soccer". www.canadasoccer.com. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
  24. ^ "Caboto Bows To Toronto". Windsor Star. 9 September 1963. p. 21.
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