Norman Sheldon
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Norman Sheldon was a Scottish soccer player and hall of famer who played on Team Canada in the early half of 1900s.
, in 1907 after an junior
football career in Scotland. It was the community of Prince Albert where Sheldon continued to play until 1929.
soccer player to be selected to Team Canada in which they would compete against the Scots.
An indication of Sheldon's ability is that this team was selected by the Scottish team management following their Canadian cross-country tour.
In 1924, Sheldon was once again picked to be a part of Team Canada who were facing off against Australia.
While playing every season in Saskatchewan, Sheldon played in Vancouver for two winters and each year he was selected as a member of the Vancouver All-Star Team.
Sheldon had a distinguished playing career which spanned 23 years. This is a record which has yet to be equaled in Saskatchewan provincial soccer.
On 22 May 1967, Sheldon was inducted into the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame. He also was inducted into the Prince Albert Sports Hall of Fame.
Early life
Norman Sheldon immigrated to Canada, more specifically Prince Albert, SaskatchewanPrince Albert, Saskatchewan
Prince Albert is the third-largest city in Saskatchewan, Canada. It is situated in the centre of the province on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River. The city is known as the "Gateway to the North" because it is the last major centre along the route to the resources of northern Saskatchewan...
, in 1907 after an junior
Scottish Junior Football Association
The Scottish Junior Football Association is an affiliated national association of the Scottish Football Association and is the governing body for the Junior grade of football in Scotland. The term "Junior" refers to the level of football played...
football career in Scotland. It was the community of Prince Albert where Sheldon continued to play until 1929.
Career
Throughout that time period, Sheldon was chosen three times to represent Canada; however, he was only able to play for them once. He was first elected in 1912 for a tour of England. He has the honor of being the only SaskatchewanSaskatchewan
Saskatchewan is a prairie province in Canada, which has an area of . Saskatchewan is bordered on the west by Alberta, on the north by the Northwest Territories, on the east by Manitoba, and on the south by the U.S. states of Montana and North Dakota....
soccer player to be selected to Team Canada in which they would compete against the Scots.
An indication of Sheldon's ability is that this team was selected by the Scottish team management following their Canadian cross-country tour.
In 1924, Sheldon was once again picked to be a part of Team Canada who were facing off against Australia.
While playing every season in Saskatchewan, Sheldon played in Vancouver for two winters and each year he was selected as a member of the Vancouver All-Star Team.
Sheldon had a distinguished playing career which spanned 23 years. This is a record which has yet to be equaled in Saskatchewan provincial soccer.
On 22 May 1967, Sheldon was inducted into the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame. He also was inducted into the Prince Albert Sports Hall of Fame.