Fred J. Shields


Born Ferdinand Zbikowski and played under that name for the United States in the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin.

Personal Information

Class of 1968
Born: November 18, 1912 - Harrison, NJ
Died: January 28, 1985

Starting in 1917 he played for the Harrison High School team and then went on to play four years of varsity soccer at Panzer College in East Orange, N.J. Graduating to the senior ranks he played for Newark Portuguese in the State League, Independent F.C. in the Northern New Jersey League, Prague Football Club and Kearny Scots-Americans in the American Soccer League. As a member of the Kearny Scots he was a member of their great team of the late 1930s. During the years of World War II he played with the Third Army team. A high school and college referee from 1946 to 1973, he also handled some U.S. Open Cup games in 1948.

 

 

«First  Previous

F. Shields

Next  Last»

 About Us | Jobs | Mission Statement | Site Map | Contact Us | Links

All rights reserved. Use of the website signifies your agreement to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

© National Soccer Hall of Fame  18 Stadium Circle • Oneonta, New York • 13820 • (607) 432-3351