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Soccer Hall of Famer Gordon Bradley Passes Away
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ONEONTA, NY (April 30, 2008) – Hall of Famer Gordon Bradley, Class of 1996, passed away on April 29 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. “Soccer has lost a good friend and a mentor to many,” Hall of Fame President Steve Baumann said. “His contributions are a significant part of the history of the game beginning in the 60s and carrying through the 90s. His honest and good-natured relationships with people both in and outside soccer were a hallmark of his personality and his career. We extend our sincere condolences to his wife Vera and the entire Bradley family.”

Bradley is, perhaps, best remembered as the coach of the New York Cosmos when Pele signed with the organization in 1976, but his contributions to soccer in North America began in the 60s and continued through the 90s. Born in Sunderland, England on November 23, 1938, he immigrated to Canada in 1963 to play for Toronto Roma of the Eastern Canada Professional Soccer League. He continued playing into the 70s, but also began a coaching career as an assistant with the New York Generals in 1968. In 1971 he became the player-coach of the newly formed New York Cosmos, continuing with that team into the 1976 season.

He finished his NASL coaching career after three seasons with the Washington Diplomats. He also appeared once for the U.S. National Team in 1973 when he also served as the coach for five matches.
 
Following his professional coaching career, Gordon coached at George Mason University from 1985 through the 2000 season.
 

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