Edward Ruddy was a U.S. soccer left fullback who played eighteen seasons in the American Soccer League. He also earned two

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with the U.S. national team in 1937.

American Soccer League

Ruddy began his professional career in 1933 with the

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. He was with

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from at least 1938 to 1943 when he won the league title with Brooklyn. He also played with the

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and in 1950 signed with the

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. He retired from playing professionally in 1951.

National team

Ruddy earned two

with the U.S. national team in 1937. Both of his caps came in losses to

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in September 1937. The first was a 7-2 loss on September 12 and the second a 7-3 loss seven days later.USA - Details of International Matches 1885-1969

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