Boston Bears (soccer)
The Boston Bears were a member of the American Soccer League, competing in 1931 and 1932.[1] The club had originally been known as the Boston Wonder Workers, and had competed in the ASL from 1924 to 1929, as well as the International Soccer League from 1926.[1] After suspending operations during the 1929–1930 season, the club was relaunched and operated as the Boston Bears, until it folded in 1933.[1]
History
[edit]In 1931, the newly renamed club signed new players including Charley O'Hare, a former Wonder Workers star who was released by Brittain Fall River, and Sammy Brown.[2] Other players included Billy Stevenson, who had previously played one or two games with the old Wonder Workers team.[2]
On March 30, 1931, the Bears suffered its worst defeat of the season, losing to the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds 8–1, in front of a crowd of 1500.[3]
Year-by-year
[edit]| Year | Division | League | Reg. Season | Playoffs | U.S. Open Cup | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 1931 | 1 | ASL | 9th | Did not qualify | Did not enter | |
| Fall 1931 | 1 | ASL | 5th | N/A | N/A | [4] |
| Spring 1932 | 1 | ASL | 3rd | No playoff | ? | |
| Fall 1932 | 1 | ASL | 7th | No playoff | ? |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Brucato, Thomas W. (2001). Major Leagues. Lanham, Maryland: Scarecrow Press. p. 14. ISBN 9780810839083.
- ^ a b Collins, George M. (March 14, 1931). "O'HARE IS MEMBER OF BOSTON BEARS – Sammy Brown Another New One in Lineup – Renamed Club Faces Fall River at Everett High Field Today". The Boston Globe. Retrieved July 14, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "BOSTON BEARS PUT TO ROUT AT POLO GROUNDS, 8–1". The Boston Globe. March 30, 1931. Retrieved July 14, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Allaway, Roger (2001). The Encyclopedia of American Soccer History. Scarecrow Press. p. 360. ISBN 0-8108-3980-6.
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