Taylor Twellman displayed a fierce competitive streak and exceptional goal-scoring instinct during a career cut short by injury. [Read more…] about Nov. 3, 2010 – Taylor Twellman announces retirement
Soccer
Nov. 2, 1924 – Bunker Hill Celtics 1:4 Roxbury, Boston & District League game at Sullivan Sq. grounds (Att.: 4,000)
Davison, Murdoch and Salisbury goals gave Roxbury a 3-0 halftime lead over the Bunker Hill Celtics. McComb cut the Celtic deficit and McAllister converted the final goal. [Read more…] about Nov. 2, 1924 – Bunker Hill Celtics 1:4 Roxbury, Boston & District League game at Sullivan Sq. grounds (Att.: 4,000)
Nov. 1, 1936 – Boston Celtics 3:2 Maccabees (Palestine) at Bees Field (Att.: 8,000)
The Boston Celtics turned professional in August, 1936, moving from the Boston and District League to the ASL. The Maccabees (Maccabi Tel Aviv) arrived on a 13-city North American tour after winning the Palestine League. [Read more…] about Nov. 1, 1936 – Boston Celtics 3:2 Maccabees (Palestine) at Bees Field (Att.: 8,000)
Oct. 31, 1929 – Providence Gold Bugs 2:1 Boston Wonder Workers, exhibition night game at Kinsley Park
One week after this American Soccer League exhibition match, the first NFL night game was played at Kinsley Park, which was torn down in 1933. [Read more…] about Oct. 31, 1929 – Providence Gold Bugs 2:1 Boston Wonder Workers, exhibition night game at Kinsley Park
Oct. 30, 1926 – Bethlehem Steel 1:1 Boston SC. Goals: Archie Stark, Tommy Fleming
Tommy Fleming and Archie Stark were born in Scotland, moving while in their teens to industrial centers in the Northeastern U.S., where they forged professional soccer careers. [Read more…] about Oct. 30, 1926 – Bethlehem Steel 1:1 Boston SC. Goals: Archie Stark, Tommy Fleming
Oct. 29, 1973 – Husson College’s Stacy DeCastro scores 13 goals
Estacio (Stacy) DeCastro set a collegiate record in a game against Unity and totaled 62 goals in the 1973 season and 166 career goals for the Eagles. Husson reached the NAIA New England final (2-0 loss to Eastern Connecticut State) in 1973 and compiled a 53W-8L-1D record in DeCastro’s four seasons.
Oct. 29, 1973 – Husson College 29:0 Unity [Read more…] about Oct. 29, 1973 – Husson College’s Stacy DeCastro scores 13 goals
Oct. 28, 1916 – J&P Coats 0:1 Fall River Rovers at Lonsdale Avenue Ground, Pawtucket, R.I.
U.S. national team captain Tommy Swords scored a 71st-minute goal off a rebound of a Cullerton shot saved by Knowles. The Rovers would return to the Lonsdale Ground to capture the 1917 National Challenge Cup (U.S. Open Cup) title, a 1-0 victory over Bethlehem Steel. [Read more…] about Oct. 28, 1916 – J&P Coats 0:1 Fall River Rovers at Lonsdale Avenue Ground, Pawtucket, R.I.
Oct. 27, 2001 – LA Galaxy v Revolution 2×1 [aet] at Titan Stadium (Att.: 4,195), Revolution’s first U.S. Open Cup final
Wolde Harris’ 30th-minute deflected free kick past Kevin Hartman opened the scoring, and the Revolution appeared capable of pulling off an upset until late in the second half. Ezra Hendrickson equalized with a 69th-minute blooping cross over Jose Carlos Fernandez and Danny Califf headed in a 91st-minute golden goal off a Cobi Jones corner. [Read more…] about Oct. 27, 2001 – LA Galaxy v Revolution 2×1 [aet] at Titan Stadium (Att.: 4,195), Revolution’s first U.S. Open Cup final
Oct. 25, 1919 – J&P Coats 1:2 Fore River, Southern New England League match at Coats Field, Pawtucket (Att.: 1,500). ‘Referee Flees from Angry Crowd’
According to The Boston Globe: “Fearing the angry crowd, referee Bishop of Fall River called the game about four minutes before time was up.”
But that was not the end of the incident. [Read more…] about Oct. 25, 1919 – J&P Coats 1:2 Fore River, Southern New England League match at Coats Field, Pawtucket (Att.: 1,500). ‘Referee Flees from Angry Crowd’
Oct. 24, 2011 – Steve Nicol dismissed as Revolution coach
Steve Nicol guided the Revolution to four MLS Cup finals, the 2007 U.S. Open Cup title and 2008 SuperLiga championship in 10 years as head coach. Nicol had a remarkable run with the team, though he never sought to be hired as head coach by the Revolution, even turning down their offer in 1999. [Read more…] about Oct. 24, 2011 – Steve Nicol dismissed as Revolution coach