Terry Bidiak
FullnameTaras Bidiak
Birth date20 June 1945 (age 81)
Birth placeRakovets, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union
PositionDefender
Youthyears 11951–1959
Youthclubs 1Toronto Ukraina
Collegeyears 11964–1966
College 1Michigan State Spartans
Years 11960–1963
Clubs 1Toronto Ukraina
Years 21967–1968
Clubs 2Detroit Cougars
Years 31971
Clubs 3Toronto Metros
Caps 33
Goals 30
Years 41971
Clubs 4→Toronto Hellas (loan)

Terry Bidiak (born 20 June 1945) is a Canadian former soccer player who played as a midfielder.

Career

Bidiak played at the youth level with Toronto Ukraina, and played with the senior team in 1960 in the National Soccer League.[1][2] In 1964, he played at the college levelwith Michigan State University.[3] In 1967, he signed a contract with Detroit Cougars of the United Soccer Association.[4] In 1971, he signed with the Toronto Metros of the North American Soccer League.[5] In July, 1971 the Metros loaned Bidiak to the Toronto Hellas of the National Soccer League.[6] He shortly was recalled back to play with the Metros as the club experienced a player shortage due to inquires.[7] He played in three matches for the Toronto Metros.[8]

International career

Bidiak was called up by the Canada men's national soccer team in 1968, but failed to make an appearance for the national team.[9]

References

  1. ^ "Soccer Player Spurs Parkdale To Grid Virtory". The Globe and Mail. October 20, 1960. p. 34.
  2. ^ "SHORES OF FREEDOM - LUC". www.lucorg.com. Archived from the original on 2021-07-21. Retrieved 2021-08-14.
  3. ^ "Toronto's Terry Bidiak sparks soccer Spartans of Michigan State". Toronto Daily Star. December 16, 1964. p. 16.
  4. ^ "Sports in Brief". The News-Palladium. November 29, 1967. p. 24.
  5. ^ Kernaghan, Jim (April 17, 1971). "Toronto Metros in debut as pro soccer tries again". Toronto Daily Star. p. 23.
  6. ^ Waring, Ed (July 31, 1971). "Metros add 5 players on final signing day". The Globe and Mail. p. 32.
  7. ^ "Metros sign goaltender". Toronto Daily Star. July 30, 1971. p. 15.
  8. ^ "NASL-Terry Bidiak". www.nasljerseys.com. Retrieved 2021-08-14.
  9. ^ "Profil" (in fr-CA). Canada Soccer. 21 November 2019. Retrieved 2021-08-14.