John Fraser (Canadian soccer) facts for kids
John Alexander Fraser (born December 19, 1881 – died May 8, 1959) was a Canadian soccer player. He is famous for winning a gold medal at the 1904 Summer Olympics in St. Louis.
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John Alexander Fraser: An Olympic Soccer Champion
John Alexander Fraser was born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, on December 19, 1881. He grew up to become a talented soccer player. He played as a midfielder, which is a key position in soccer. Midfielders help both defend and attack during a game.
Winning Gold at the 1904 Olympics
In 1904, John Alexander Fraser was part of a special soccer team called Galt F.C.. This team was from Galt, Ontario, which is now part of Cambridge. The Galt F.C. team traveled to St. Louis, USA, to compete in the 1904 Summer Olympics.
The soccer tournament at these Olympics was small. Only three teams competed. Galt F.C. played against two American teams. They won both of their matches. This amazing performance earned them the gold medal. John Alexander Fraser played in one of these important matches.
After his Olympic win, John Alexander Fraser continued his life. He passed away on May 8, 1959, at the age of 77. He is remembered as an Olympic gold medalist for Canada in soccer.
