Jan. 25, 1992 – Eusebio statue offered to SL Benfica

Medford, Mass., businessman Victor Baptista commissioned the Eusebio statue that stands outside Benfica’s Estadio da Luz in Lisbon. Another casting of the Eusebio statue was installed at Gillette Stadium until being moved to Lusitano Stadium in Ludlow, Mass., in 2015.

Jan. 25, 1942 – Eusebio da Silva Ferreira born in Lourenço Marques, Mozambique

Jan. 25, 1925 – Fall River 3:2 [aet] Providence, ASL Cup first round match (Att.: 7,331)

Goals: Morley, McPherson (PK), McGowan; Best, Abdallah

Brooklyn Wanderers 1:2 New Bedford, ASL Cup match

Goals: Jimmy Montgomerie (PK), Jock Marshall (og); Marshall

Chris Aduama photos

NEW ENGLAND SOCCER HISTORY