Dennis Ziadie
Jamaican footballer (1946–1986)
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Dennis Patrick Ziadie (1 October 1946 – 24 June 1986)[2] was a Jamaican footballer who played in the NASL with the Boston Beacons in 1968,[3] as well as the Jamaican national side.[2] He is the father of fellow players Chris Ziadie, Nick Ziadie and Craig Ziadie.[2]
Full name
Dennis Patrick Ziadie
Date of birth
1 October 1946
Place of birth
Saint James, Jamaica
Date of death
24 June 1986 (aged 39)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Dennis Patrick Ziadie | ||
| Date of birth | 1 October 1946 | ||
| Place of birth | Saint James, Jamaica | ||
| Date of death | 24 June 1986 (aged 39) | ||
| Place of death | Guadalajara, Mexico[1] | ||
| Position | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1968 | Boston Beacons | 3 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| Jamaica | |||
| Managerial career | |||
| Jamaica U20 | |||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Ziadie and fellow coach Winthorpe "Jackie" Bell were killed in a car accident in Guadalajara, Mexico, during the 1986 FIFA World Cup.[1][4] An annual memorial football match is held in Florida in Ziadie's memory.[5][6][7]
