Raymond Hornberger

Raymond Hornberger (born December 23, 1898; died May 1976 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was a former U.S. soccer halfback. Hornberger earned four caps with the U.S. national team in 1924. His first two caps came in the 1924 Summer Olympics. The U.S. won its first game 1-0 against Estonia, but lost to Uruguay in the quarterfinals. Following its elimination from the tournament, the U.S. played two exhibition games. The U.S. defeated Poland, then lost to Ireland. That was Hornberger’s last game with the national team.[1]

Ray Hornberger
Personal information
Full name Raymond Arthur Hornberger
Date of birth (1898-12-23)December 23, 1898
Place of birth Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Date of death May 1976
Place of death Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Playing position(s) Center Half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Disston A.A.
1924–1925 Fleisher Yarn 5 (0)
National team
1924 United States 2 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

At some point prior to the Olympics, he played for Disston A.A. Following the Olympics, he played five games with Fleisher Yarn during the 1924–25 American Soccer League season.[2]


Position: Midfielder


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References
  1. RSSSF
  2. Jose, Colin (1998). American Soccer League, 1921-1931 (Hardback). The Scarecrow Press. (ISBN 0-8108-3429-4).


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