Donald Malinowski (soccer)
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Donald “Pug” Malinowski is a retired American soccer goalkeeper
who earned four caps with the U.S. national team
in 1954 and 1955.
where he played soccer with two local amateur teams, the Harmarville Hurricanes
and Castle Shannon of the western Pennsylvania Keystone League from 1950 to 1962. Malinowski began his career with the Hurricanes before moving to Shannon for the 1953-1954 season. He was back with the Hurricanes in August 1954. Malinowski and the Hurricanes won the 1952 and 1956 U.S. Open Cup. They were also runner up in 1953. Malinowski and his team mates also won the league title in 1951, 1953, 1954 and 1957.
. The U.S. went 2-1 in those three qualifiers (including one shutout), but failed to qualify for the finals based on a 2-2 record. His last cap came in an August 25, 1955 loss to Iceland
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Goalkeeper (football)
In association football, the goalkeeper occupies a position that represents the last line of defence between the opponent's offence and his own team's goal. The primary role of the goalkeeper is to defend his team's goal and prevent the opposition from scoring a goal...
who earned four caps with the U.S. national team
United States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
in 1954 and 1955.
Club career
Malinowski grew up in Harmarville, PennsylvaniaHarmarville, Pennsylvania
Harmarville, Pennsylvania is an unincorporated community located in Harmar Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Although it is not tracked by the U.S. Census, the population is estimated to be 1,200 residents....
where he played soccer with two local amateur teams, the Harmarville Hurricanes
Harmarville Hurricanes
The Harmarville Hurricanes Soccer Club were an amateur soccer club from Harmarville, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Pittsburgh, that twice won the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, known then as the National Challenge Cup, in 1952 and 1956. They also played in the Cup Final in 1953...
and Castle Shannon of the western Pennsylvania Keystone League from 1950 to 1962. Malinowski began his career with the Hurricanes before moving to Shannon for the 1953-1954 season. He was back with the Hurricanes in August 1954. Malinowski and the Hurricanes won the 1952 and 1956 U.S. Open Cup. They were also runner up in 1953. Malinowski and his team mates also won the league title in 1951, 1953, 1954 and 1957.
National team
Malinowski earned four caps with the U.S. national team in 1954 and 1955. In 1954, he was the goalkeeper for the U.S. team in three qualifiers for the 1954 FIFA World Cup1954 FIFA World Cup
The 1954 FIFA World Cup, the fifth staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in Switzerland from 16 June to 4 July. Switzerland was chosen as hosts in July 1946. The tournament set a number of all-time records for goal-scoring, including the highest average goals scored per game...
. The U.S. went 2-1 in those three qualifiers (including one shutout), but failed to qualify for the finals based on a 2-2 record. His last cap came in an August 25, 1955 loss to Iceland
Iceland national football team
The Iceland national football team is the national football team of Iceland and is controlled by the Football Association of Iceland. It has never advanced to the finals of any major international competition....
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