Barry Mahy facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 21 January 1942 | ||
| Place of birth | Guernsey, Channel Islands | ||
| Date of death | 1 October 2020 (aged 78) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1959–1963 | Northerners AC | ||
| 1963–1967 | Scunthorpe United | 22 | (2) |
| 1967–1968 | New York Generals | 38 | (8) |
| 1971–1975 | New York Cosmos | 79 | (3) |
| National team | |||
| 1973 | United States | 4 | (0) |
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Barry Mahy was a professional football (soccer) player. He was born on January 21, 1942, and passed away on October 1, 2020. Barry played as a defender. He started his career in England and later became well-known for playing in the United States.
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Early Career in England
Barry Mahy began his football journey in England. He played for a team called Northerners AC from 1959 to 1963. After that, he joined Scunthorpe United. He played for Scunthorpe United from 1963 to 1967. During his time there, he played in 22 games and scored 2 goals.
Playing in America
In 1967, Barry Mahy moved to the United States. He joined a team called the New York Generals. This team was part of a league called the National Professional Soccer League (NPSL). He played 38 games for the Generals and scored 8 goals.
Joining the New York Cosmos
After playing for the New York Generals, Barry Mahy later joined the famous New York Cosmos. He played for the Cosmos from 1971 to 1975. This was a very exciting time for soccer in the United States. He played in 79 games for the Cosmos and scored 3 goals.
International Play
Barry Mahy also had the honor of playing for his country. In 1973, he played for the U.S. national team. He earned four "caps," which means he played in four official international matches for the United States.
Legacy
Barry Mahy had a long and interesting career in football. He played in both England and the United States. He was an important defender for his teams. He passed away in 2020 at the age of 78.
