Billy Boljevic
Yugoslavian footballer (1952–2023)
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Rajko "Billy" Boljevic (24 August 1952 – 4 May 2023) was a Yugoslavian professional footballer who played as a forward. He was the 1981 American Soccer League Most Valuable Player and league leading scorer.
Full name
Rajko Boljevic
Date of birth
24 August 1952
Place of birth
Crvenka, PR Serbia, FPR Yugoslavia
Date of death
4 May 2023 (aged 70)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Rajko Boljevic | ||
| Date of birth | 24 August 1952 | ||
| Place of birth | Crvenka, PR Serbia, FPR Yugoslavia | ||
| Date of death | 4 May 2023 (aged 70) | ||
| Place of death | Podgorica, Montenegro | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1981 | New York Eagles | 26 | (25) |
| 1981–1982 | New Jersey Rockets (indoor) | 21 | (10) |
| 1982–1983 | Detroit Express | (22) | |
| 1984 | Dallas Americans | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
In 1981, Boljevic signed with the New York Eagles of the American Soccer League. He led the league in both goals and points was he was named the league MVP.[1] In November 1981, he signed with the New Jersey Rockets of the Major Indoor Soccer League.[2] He then played for the Detroit Express for the 1982 and 1983 seasons.[3][4] In 1984, he was with the Dallas Americans in the United Soccer League.[5]
Death
Boljevic died on 4 May 2023, in Montenegro.[6]
Honours
- ASL MVP: 1981
- ASL Leading Goalscorer: 1981 (25 Goals)
- ASL Leading Points Scorer: 1981 (59 Points)