Art Halliwell (February 13, 1897 – May 18, 1964) was a Canadian soccer player who played as a goalkeeper at the international level with Canada.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Arthur Jennings Halliwell | ||
| Date of birth | 13 February 1897 | ||
| Place of birth | Manchester, England | ||
| Date of death | 18 May 1964 (aged 67) | ||
| Place of death | Toronto, Canada | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1914–1919 | Toronto Ulster United | ||
| 1920 | Merchants Shipbuilding F.C. | ||
| 1921 | Dunfermline Athletic | 5 | (0) |
| 1926 | Toronto Craigavon | ||
| 1927–1931 | Toronto Scottish | ||
| International career | |||
| 1925 | Canada | 2 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1925–1930 | Toronto Varsity Blues | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
editHalliwell was born in England and emigrated to Canada in 1903 along with his parents.[1] In 1914, he played with Toronto Ulster United.[2] In 1920, he played abroad in the United States with Merchants Shipbuilding F.C.[3] He played in several friendly matches against the Scottish Football Association's representative teams in 1921.[4] In late 1921, he played in the Scottish Football League Second Division with Dunfermline Athletic where he appeared in five matches.[5]
He represented Ontario in several friendly matches against The Football Association's touring teams and against Corinthian F.C. in 1924, and 1926.[6][7] In 1926, he played in the Toronto Senior League with Toronto Craigavon.[8] In 1927, played in the National Soccer League with Toronto Scottish.[9] Throughout his tenure with Toronto he assisted in securing the Ontario Cup twice (1928, and 1931) and featured in the Dominion Cup finals against Westminster Royals in 1931.[10][11]
In 2001, he was inducted into the Canada Soccer Hall of Fame.[12]
International career
editHalliwell made his debut for the Canada national team on June 27, 1925, against the United States, and made another appearance against United States on November 8, 1925.[13]
Managerial career
editHalliwell served as the head coach in 1925 for the University of Toronto soccer team and secured five championships (1929, 1931, 1932, 1933, and 1935).[3] In 1947, he served as the club president for former club Toronto Ulster United in the National Soccer League.[14]
Personal life
editHalliwell died on May 18, 1964, in Toronto, Ontario.[15] A businessman, he became a millionaire through his ownership of gas stations and horse racing.[15][16]
References
edit- ^ Jose, Colin. "Canadian Soccer History-Ontario Early Years". www.canadiansoccerhistory.com. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
- ^ Sullivan, Jack (29 December 1950). "Single Vote is Decisive". Newspapers.com. The Province. p. 18. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
- ^ a b Jose, Colin (2001). On-Side - 125 Years of Soccer in Ontario. Vaughan, Ontario: Ontario Soccer Association and Soccer Hall of Fame and Museum. p. 207.
- ^ Jose, Colin. "Canadian Soccer History-Scottish FA Tour 1921". www.canadiansoccerhistory.com. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
- ^ "Soccer Player back in Toronto". Newspapers.com. Vancouver Daily World. 22 November 1921. p. 12. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
- ^ Jose, Colin. "Canadian Soccer History-Corinthians Tour 1924". www.canadiansoccerhistory.com. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
- ^ Jose, Colin. "Canadian Soccer History-Eng FA tour 1926". www.canadiansoccerhistory.com. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
- ^ "Railroad soccer teams lead league". Newspapers.com. The Montreal Gazette. 29 June 1926. p. 16. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
- ^ "Toronto Scottish pay initial visit". Newspapers.com. The Montreal Gazette. 13 May 1927. p. 17. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
- ^ Jose, Colin. "Canadian Soccer History-Ont-Ont Cup Final Teams". www.canadiansoccerhistory.com. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
- ^ "Royals win first game of finals". Newspapers.com. Nanaimo Daily News. 31 July 1931. p. 5. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
- ^ "Canadian Soccer Hall welcomes 11 inductees". CBC.ca. CBC Sports. 14 November 2000.
- ^ "Profil". Canada Soccer (in Canadian French). Retrieved 10 September 2020.
- ^ "Ousted Ulster meet to discuss DFA move". Newspapers.com. The Montreal Gazette. 29 August 1947. p. 17. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
- ^ a b "The Montreal Gazette Obituary". Newspapers.com. The Montreal Gazette. 3 November 1964. p. 29. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
- ^ "Old Country Sport Notes". Newspapers.com. Calgary Herald. 3 November 1933. p. 8. Retrieved 10 September 2020.