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 | |||
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Full name | Dennis Patrick Ziadie | ||
Date of birth | (1946-10-01)1 October 1946 | ||
Place of birth | Saint James, Jamaica | ||
Date of death | 24 June 1986(1986-06-24) (aged 39) | ||
Place of death | Guadalajara, Mexico[1] | ||
Position(s) | Striker | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1968 | Boston Beacons | 3 | (0) |
National team | |||
Jamaica | |||
Teams managed | |||
Jamaica U20 | |||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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]
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