Charlie Colombo
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Charles Martin "Charlie"•Colombo |
| Used name | Charlie•Colombo |
| Nick/petnames | Gloves |
| Born | 20 July 1920 in St. Louis, Missouri (USA) |
| Died | 7 May 1986 in St. Louis, Missouri (USA) |
| Measurements | 180 cm / 77 kg |
| Affiliations | St. Louis Simpkins-Ford, St. Louis (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Charlie Colombo played soccer for the US national team from 1948-52, appearing in both the 1948 and 1952 Olympics, and playing for the US team at the 1950 World Cup, when they famously upset England, 1-0. Colombo played club football for St. Louis Simpkins-Ford, helping them win the National Challenge Cup in 1948 and 1950. He was known for always wearing gloves while playing, despite the weather, and as a result, was called “Gloves.” Colombo later coached St. Louis Ambrose. He is a member of the US Soccer Hall of Fame.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 Summer Olympics | Football (Football) | USA |
Charlie Colombo | |||
| Football, Men (Olympic) | United States | =9 | ||||
| 1952 Summer Olympics | Football (Football) | USA |
Charlie Colombo | |||
| Football, Men (Olympic) | United States | =17 |