Paul Crossley (footballer)
Paul Crossley (14 July 1948 – 11 March 1996) was an English professional footballer. He usually played as a winger.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 14 July 1948 | ||
| Place of birth | Rochdale, England | ||
| Date of death | 11 March 1996 (aged 47) | ||
| Place of death | Forest Park, Washington, United States | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1965–1966 | Rochdale | 17 | (2) |
| 1966–1969 | Preston North End | 3 | (0) |
| 1968–1969 | → Southport (loan) | 10 | (2) |
| 1969–1975 | Tranmere Rovers | 203 | (37) |
| 1975 | Seattle Sounders | 20 | (4) |
| 1975–1978 | Chester | 99 | (26) |
| 1977–1980 | Seattle Sounders | 57 | (12) |
| 1980–1981 | Baltimore Blast (indoor) | 103 | (45) |
| Teams managed | |||
| Loyola University (assistant) | |||
| 1991–1995 | Shoreline Community College | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Career
Crossley spent most of his career playing in the lower divisions of The Football League in England, but also enjoyed spells in the US with Seattle Sounders. He finished his career with the Baltimore Blast of the Major Indoor Soccer League.
Crossley served as an assistant coach with Loyola University. In 1991, he became the head coach of Shoreline Community College in Seattle. He also coached at several local high schools including Bothell, Shorecrest, Lynnwood, and Redmond. At the time of his death by heart attack, he had compiled a 46-30-17 record at Shoreline.[2]
References
- "Paul Crossley". neilbrown.com. Retrieved 4 May 2009.
- Northwest - Shoreline Soccer Coach Dead at 48
External links
- Paul Crossley at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database
- NASL/MISL stats
- Pro Soccer Player Paul Crossley Went From Sounders To Coaching
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