Paul Crossley (footballer)
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | July 14, 1948 | ||
| Place of birth | Rochdale, England | ||
| Date of death | March 11, 1996 (aged 47) | ||
| Place of death | Forest Park, Washington, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) | ||
| Playing position | 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 City | 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. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Paul Crossley (born July 14, 1948, Rochdale; died March 11, 1996) was an English professional footballer. He usually played as a winger.[1]
Career
Crossley spent most of his career playing in the lower divisions of The Football League in England, but also enjoyed spells in the United States 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 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 2009-05-04.
- ↑ Northwest - Shoreline Soccer Coach Dead at 48
External links
- Career stats
- NASL/MISL stats
- Pro Soccer Player Paul Crossley Went From Sounders To Coaching
- 1979 Seattle Sounders roster
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