Joe Petrone

Joe Petrone

Birthday 11 November 1946

Date of Passing 19 June 2025 (78)

Height 180cm

Born in Montagano, ITA

Grew up in Edmonton, AB

Nationality CAN

Joe Petrone

  • Schools Idaho State University, University of Alberta
  • Soccer Province AB
  • Legacy # MNT-0078

Bio

Joseph Petrone... he was 12 years old when his family moved from Italy to Edmonton, AB... he was 78 years old when he passed away in Edmonton on 19 June 2025... he grew up participating in soccer, gridiron football, volleyball, basketball and athletics... growing up, favourites included Nils Liedholm, Gunnar Gren, Gunnar Nordahl, AC Milan... authored book “Can’t Hold Me Down” in honour of his son who was born with Down syndrome... earned Bachelor of Educator from University of Alberta... worked as a high school teacher...

represented Canada at the Pan American Games in 1967... made four international appearances in 1967 with Canada Soccer's Men’s National Team…

Honours

Individual Awards

  • 2003
    Alberta Soccer President’s Award Recipient / Récipiendaire

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