James Gallagher (soccer)

James Aloysius Gallagher (June 8, 1909 – April 16, 1992) was an American soccer player who earned two caps with the United States national soccer team. One cap came at the 1928 Summer Olympics where the U.S. lost to Argentina in the first round. He earned his second cap in a 3–3 away draw with Poland on June 10, 1928. At the time, he played for Ryerson Juniors. He later played for Bayonne Rovers.

This article is about the 1928 Summer Olympics soccer player. For 1930 World Cup soccer player, see Jimmy Gallagher.
James Gallagher
Gallagher in 1928
Personal information
Full name James Aloysius Gallagher
Date of birth (1909-06-08)June 8, 1909
Place of birth East Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
Date of death April 16, 1992(1992-04-16) (aged 82)
Place of death Neptune Township, New Jersey, U.S.
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
0000–1928 Ryerson Juniors
1928–19?? Bayonne Rovers
International career
1928 United States 2 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Born in East Newark, New Jersey, Gallagher was a longtime resident of Belmar, New Jersey, and died on April 16, 1992, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center.

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