Gustav Randolph Manning
Gustav Randolph Manning (born December 13, 1873 – December 1, 1953) was a German-American businessman and sports coach. Manning is best known for being the first ever President of the United States Soccer Federation, which he served from its founding in 1913 until 1915. Prior to his tenue with U.S. Soccer, Manning was involved with soccer club management across southern Germany, particularly with forming state associations.
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| 1st President of United States Soccer Federation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| In office 1913–1915 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preceded by | position established | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Succeeded by | John Fernley | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | Gustav Randolph Manning December 13, 1873 Lewisham, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | December 1, 1953 (aged 79) New York City, United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alma mater | Humboldt University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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