Alex Shaw played in the Football League and the Scottish League before coming to Canada in 1951. In Canada he played for Toronto St. Andrews, Toronto Thistles and Ulster United. In 1957 he was picked for Canada’s National Team.
Great players: Bob Kelly
At the end of the 1950’s and at the start of the 1960’s Bob Kelly was rated as the best centre half in Canada. He starred for Ulster United and Toronto Italia in the NSL.
Great players: Jack Allister
Jack Allister won the Scottish League Championship with Aberdeen in the 1954-55 season. In 1959 he had a short spell with Hamilton Italo-Canadians in the National Soccer League.
Great players: Mike Burke
Mike Burke was the leading goalscorer in the 1980 National Soccer League season.
Great players: Steve Carty
After a promising career with Crewe Alexandra in the English Football League, Steve came to Canada in 1960. He starred for the Polish White Eagles in the National Soccer League.
Great players: Jimmy Moir
Jimmy Moir is considered to be one of the greatest outside lefts to have played in Canada.
