Nov. 3, 2010 – Taylor Twellman announces retirement
Taylor Twellman displayed a fierce competitive streak and exceptional goal-scoring instinct during a career cut short by injury.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 – […]