Dennis Ziadie
Dennis Patrick Ziadie (1 October 1946 – 24 June 1986)[2] was a Jamaican footballer who played in the NASL with the Boston Beacons in 1968,[3] as well as the Jamaican national side.[2] He is the father of fellow players Chris Ziadie, Nick Ziadie and Craig Ziadie.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Dennis Patrick Ziadie | ||
| Date of birth | 1 October 1946 | ||
| Place of birth | Saint James, Jamaica | ||
| Date of death | 24 June 1986 (aged 39) | ||
| Place of death | Guadalajara, Mexico[1] | ||
| Playing position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1968 | Boston Beacons | 3 | (0) |
| National team | |||
| Jamaica | |||
| Teams managed | |||
| Jamaica U20 | |||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Ziadie and fellow coach Winthorpe "Jackie" Bell were killed in a car accident in Guadalajara, Mexico, during the 1986 FIFA World Cup.[1][4] An annual memorial football match is held in Florida in Ziadie's memory.[5][6][7]
References
- Jalisco, Mexico, Civil Registration Deaths, 1856–1987
- Robert Wagman (12 April 2001). "With Jamaica calling, Ziadie must decide if he should wait for Arena". Soccer Times. Archived from the original on 8 September 2008. Retrieved 1 March 2008.
- "North American Soccer League: U - Z". SoccerHall.org. Retrieved 1 March 2008.
- "Remembering Bell, Ziadie 25 years later". Jamaica Gleaner. 16 October 2011. Retrieved 20 January 2020.
- Orrett Chusney (13 April 2007). "The 3rd Annual Dennis Ziadie Memorial Football Match". Caribbean Today. Retrieved 1 March 2008.
- "Caribbean Crossroads Radio Show will broadcast live from the 3rd Annual Dennis Ziadie Cup Soccer Match : St. Georges vs Jamaica College - April 21, 2007". Jamaicans.com. 20 April 2007. Archived from the original on 23 November 2008. Retrieved 1 March 2008.
- "Bell-Ziadie Memorial". The Jamaican Gleaner. 15 October 2007. Retrieved 1 March 2008.
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