Harry Keough of 1950 U.S. team dies

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    Harry Keough, who played for the U.S. soccer team that famously upset England at the 1950 World Cup, died Tuesday at his home in St. Louis. He was 84.

    U.S. Soccer Federation spokesman Michael Kammarman said his death was confirmed by son Ty Keough, who also played for the American national team.

    A defender who had one goal in 19 appearances for the U.S. from 1949 to 1957, Keough coached Saint Louis University to five NCAA soccer titles. He was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 1976.

    Of all of his accomplishments, Keough is best remembered for what happened in Brazil. He started all three games for the Americans at the 1950 World Cup and was captain when the U.S. played Spain in its opener.

    The 1-0 win over England in the Americans' second game is regarded by many as the greatest upset in soccer history.

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