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William Jeffrey

American soccer player (1892-1966) · United States · On the map · Footballers · Died at 73

William Jeffrey was the head coach of the United States national soccer team at the 1950 FIFA World Cup that famously beat England 1-0 in one of the greatest upsets in the history of soccer. He was the coach of Penn State for 26 seasons, winning ten national college championships.

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He is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame.

Country
United States
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1892 to 1966 · aged 73