Jimmy Roe
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Jimmy Roe was a U.S. soccer inside left
who spent his entire career in the St. Louis leagues. He was called into the national team
in 1937, but suffered a career ending knee injury before his first game with the team. He was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame
in 1997.
High School where he also played soccer and is a member of the CBC Alumni Hall of Fame.
(SLSL). At some point, he moved to St. Matthew’s. In 1929, Row began the season with Russell Florists, but, according to the National Soccer Hall of Fame, he moved to Stix, Baer and Fuller F.C.
(SBF) of the SLSL during the season. This is not possible as SBF was not established until 1931. In 1932, SBF went to the U.S. Open Cup final where it lost to the New Bedford Whalers
. The next year, Roe and his team mates ran off a string of Open Cup victories, taking the 1933 and 1934 titles. Following the 1933 win, SBF played Toronto Scottish for the one time North American Soccer Championship, which Scottish won 2-1. In 1934, St. Louis Central Breweries took over sponsorship of the team, renaming the it. This did not stop Roe and his team mates from winning the 1935 Open Cup. Central Breweries dropped its sponsorship in 1935 and the team competed as the independent St. Louis Shamrocks
. The Shamrocks went to the 1936 and 1937 Open Cup finals, but finished runner up in both.
for a three game series with Mexico
. However, he suffered a career ending injury before playing a minute.
Roe was inducted into the St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame and the National Soccer Hall of Fame
in 1997.
Striker
Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals...
who spent his entire career in the St. Louis leagues. He was called into the 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 1937, but suffered a career ending knee injury before his first game with the team. He was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame
National Soccer Hall of Fame
The National Soccer Hall of Fame is a private, non-profit institution established in 1979 that honors soccer achievements in the United States.-History:...
in 1997.
Youth
Roe began playing organized soccer with his school, team St. Matthew School which was among the best teams in the St. Louis Catholic Youth Council. He attended Christian Brothers CollegeChristian Brothers College
Christian Brothers College can refer to one of several schools:* Christian Brothers College, Adelaide* Christian Brothers College, Bulawayo* Christian Brothers College, Burwood* Christian Brothers College, Cork* Christian Brothers College, Monkstown Park...
High School where he also played soccer and is a member of the CBC Alumni Hall of Fame.
Professional
In 1928, he joined Marres, a semi-professional team in the St. Louis Municipal (MUNY) League. The MUNY was the city’s de facto second division, sitting below the professional St. Louis Soccer LeagueSt. Louis Soccer League
The St. Louis Soccer League was a soccer league based in St. Louis, Missouri, that existed from 1907 to 1938. At its founding, it was the only fully professional soccer league in the United States.-History:...
(SLSL). At some point, he moved to St. Matthew’s. In 1929, Row began the season with Russell Florists, but, according to the National Soccer Hall of Fame, he moved to Stix, Baer and Fuller F.C.
Stix, Baer and Fuller F.C.
Stix, Baer and Fuller F.C. was a U.S. soccer club which played in the St. Louis Soccer League from 1931 to 1934. The team was known as Hellrungs from 1929 to 1931, St. Louis Central Breweries F.C. from 1934 to 1935 and St. Louis Shamrocks from 1935 to 1938. During its short existence, it won two...
(SBF) of the SLSL during the season. This is not possible as SBF was not established until 1931. In 1932, SBF went to the U.S. Open Cup final where it lost to the New Bedford Whalers
New Bedford Whalers
New Bedford Whalers was the name of three United States soccer teams based in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The first Whalers played in the Southern New England Soccer League between 1914 and 1918. The second Whalers played in the American Soccer League between 1924 and 1931 before merging into Fall...
. The next year, Roe and his team mates ran off a string of Open Cup victories, taking the 1933 and 1934 titles. Following the 1933 win, SBF played Toronto Scottish for the one time North American Soccer Championship, which Scottish won 2-1. In 1934, St. Louis Central Breweries took over sponsorship of the team, renaming the it. This did not stop Roe and his team mates from winning the 1935 Open Cup. Central Breweries dropped its sponsorship in 1935 and the team competed as the independent St. Louis Shamrocks
St. Louis Shamrocks (1935-1938)
St. Louis Shamrocks was an American soccer team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They competed in the St. Louis Association Football League, winning two championships....
. The Shamrocks went to the 1936 and 1937 Open Cup finals, but finished runner up in both.
National team
In September 1937, Roe was called into the U.S. national teamUnited 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...
for a three game series with Mexico
Mexico national football team
The Mexican national football team represents Mexico in association football and is governed by the Mexican Football Federation , the governing body for football in Mexico. Mexico's home stadium is the Estadio Azteca and their head coach is José Manuel de la Torre...
. However, he suffered a career ending injury before playing a minute.
Roe was inducted into the St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame and the National Soccer Hall of Fame
National Soccer Hall of Fame
The National Soccer Hall of Fame is a private, non-profit institution established in 1979 that honors soccer achievements in the United States.-History:...
in 1997.