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| birth_place = [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]], United States |
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'''John “Duke” or “Jukey” Nanoski''' ( |
'''John “Duke” or “Jukey” Nanoski''' (June 23, 1918 – August 14, 2011) was a former U.S. [[soccer]] [[Striker (association football)|center forward]] who spent most of his career in the [[American Soccer League (1933-1983)|American Soccer League]]. He led the league in scoring twice. He was one of only two players inducted into the [[National Soccer Hall of Fame]] in 1993, the other being [[Pelé]]. |
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==Youth== |
==Youth== |
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Nanoski grew up in [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]] where he attended Stetson High School. While growing up he played for several youth clubs, the Philadelphia Athletic Club, Westmoreland S.C., and Lehigh S.C. When he was sixteen he joined a lower division amateur city team by the name of the Kensington Quoit Club. Over two season, the team rose through the third, then second division. That led to Nanoski turning professional in 1937. |
Nanoski grew up in [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]], where he attended Stetson High School. While growing up he played for several youth clubs, the Philadelphia Athletic Club, Westmoreland S.C., and Lehigh S.C. When he was sixteen he joined a lower division amateur city team by the name of the Kensington Quoit Club. Over two season, the team rose through the third, then second division. That led to Nanoski turning professional in 1937. |
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==Professional== |
==Professional== |
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In 1937, Nanoski joined the Kensington Blue Bells in the Pennsylvania League. He scored 54 goals as the Blue Bells won the 1938 league title. That brought him to the attention of the professionals which led to his signing with [[Brooklyn St. Mary's Celtic]] of the [[American Soccer League (1933-1983)|American Soccer League]]. Brooklyn finished second in the league that season, but won the 1939 [[National Challenge Cup]] |
In 1937, Nanoski joined the Kensington Blue Bells in the Pennsylvania League. He scored 54 goals as the Blue Bells won the 1938 league title. That brought him to the attention of the professionals which led to his signing with [[Brooklyn St. Mary's Celtic]] of the [[American Soccer League (1933-1983)|American Soccer League]]. Brooklyn finished second in the league that season, but won the 1939 [[National Challenge Cup]] 5–1 on aggregate in the two-game series over Chicago's [[Bricklayers and Masons F.C.]] Nanoski scored three of Brooklyn's goals, including the game winner in the 1–0 away victory in Chicago.<ref>[https://www.rsssf.org/tablesu/usacuphist.html U.S. Open Cup at RSSSF] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110513234203/http://www.rsssf.com/tablesu/usacuphist.html |date=2011-05-13 }}</ref> Nanoski led the league in scoring with twenty goals in the 1941–1942 season. However, Brooklyn could not capitalize on his production and finished at the bottom of the standings. The team folded following the season and Nanoski moved to the [[Philadelphia Americans]]. He again led the league in scoring during the 1944–1945 season. He played with the Americans through the 1947–1948 season, winning the league title in 1944, 1947 and 1948. In 1948, he joined the [[Brooklyn Wanderers]], but the team folded one game into the season. According to the National Soccer Hall of Fame, Nanoski played with the [[Trenton Highlanders]] at some point in his career. The Highlanders spent the 1938–1939 season in the ASL, and existed as an amateur club before that. |
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Nanoski was inducted into the [[National Soccer Hall of Fame]] in 1993. |
Nanoski was inducted into the [[National Soccer Hall of Fame]] in 1993.<ref>{{Cite web |title=John Nanoski - 1993 Inductee {{!}} National Soccer Hall of Fame |url=http://www.nationalsoccerhof.com/players/john-nanoski.html |access-date=2023-12-19 |website=John Nanoski - 1993 Inductee {{!}} National Soccer Hall of Fame |language=en}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Latest revision as of 09:58, 31 May 2024
Personal information | |||
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Full name | John Nanoski | ||
Date of birth | June 23, 1918 | ||
Place of birth | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | ||
Date of death | August 14, 2011[1] | (aged 93)||
Place of death | Surprise, Arizona, United States | ||
Position(s) | Center Forward | ||
Youth career | |||
Kensington Quoit Club | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1937–1938 | Kensington Blue Bells | ? | (54) |
1938–1942 | Brooklyn St. Mary's Celtic | ||
1942–1948 | Philadelphia Americans | ||
1948 | Brooklyn Wanderers | ||
Trenton Highlanders | |||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
John “Duke” or “Jukey” Nanoski (June 23, 1918 – August 14, 2011) was a former U.S. soccer center forward who spent most of his career in the American Soccer League. He led the league in scoring twice. He was one of only two players inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 1993, the other being Pelé.
Youth
[edit]Nanoski grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he attended Stetson High School. While growing up he played for several youth clubs, the Philadelphia Athletic Club, Westmoreland S.C., and Lehigh S.C. When he was sixteen he joined a lower division amateur city team by the name of the Kensington Quoit Club. Over two season, the team rose through the third, then second division. That led to Nanoski turning professional in 1937.
Professional
[edit]In 1937, Nanoski joined the Kensington Blue Bells in the Pennsylvania League. He scored 54 goals as the Blue Bells won the 1938 league title. That brought him to the attention of the professionals which led to his signing with Brooklyn St. Mary's Celtic of the American Soccer League. Brooklyn finished second in the league that season, but won the 1939 National Challenge Cup 5–1 on aggregate in the two-game series over Chicago's Bricklayers and Masons F.C. Nanoski scored three of Brooklyn's goals, including the game winner in the 1–0 away victory in Chicago.[2] Nanoski led the league in scoring with twenty goals in the 1941–1942 season. However, Brooklyn could not capitalize on his production and finished at the bottom of the standings. The team folded following the season and Nanoski moved to the Philadelphia Americans. He again led the league in scoring during the 1944–1945 season. He played with the Americans through the 1947–1948 season, winning the league title in 1944, 1947 and 1948. In 1948, he joined the Brooklyn Wanderers, but the team folded one game into the season. According to the National Soccer Hall of Fame, Nanoski played with the Trenton Highlanders at some point in his career. The Highlanders spent the 1938–1939 season in the ASL, and existed as an amateur club before that.
Nanoski was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 1993.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Tributes". Retrieved August 7, 2013.
- ^ U.S. Open Cup at RSSSF Archived 2011-05-13 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "John Nanoski - 1993 Inductee | National Soccer Hall of Fame". John Nanoski - 1993 Inductee | National Soccer Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2023-12-19.