Thomas Walter Stark (January 8, 1895 – February 14, 1964) was a soccer player who played as a right half. He spent several seasons in both the National Association Football League and the first American Soccer League. Born in Scotland, Stark earned one cap for the United States national team in 1925.
Professional career Stark, brother of Hall of Fame member Archie Stark, was part of the Kearny Scots team which won the 1915 American Cup. He also played with Paterson F.C. of the National Association Football League (NAFBL) during the 1918–1919 season.March 15, 1919 The Globe That year Paterson lost the 1919 National Challenge Cup final to Bethlehem Steel He was then with Erie A.A. during the 1920-1921 NAFBL season.New York Times In 1921, the American Soccer League replaced the NAFBL and Stark moved to New York Field Club.New York Times In 1924, he moved to the New York Giants, but played only two games before transferring to the Newark Skeeters. He left the Skeeters and the league after only eight games.
National team Stark earned one cap with the U.S. national team in a 1–0 loss to Canada on June 27, 1925.U.S. International Results at RSSSF
See also List of United States men's international soccer players born outside the United States
References