Joe Gaetjens was a Haitian soccer player born on March 19, 1924. He is best known for his performance in the 1950 FIFA World Cup, where he scored the winning goal for the US national team against England. His goal is remembered as one of the greatest upsets in World Cup history.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $11 Million (2024)
About
Haitian soccer player who played for the US national team in the 1950 FIFA World Cup and scored the winning goal against England.
Before Fame
He won two Ligue Haïtienne championships when he was 14 and 16.
Trivia
He was killed by Haiti's secret police because his brother was associated with a group of exiles and Revolutionaries.
Family Life
His father was of German descent and even went as far to register his birth certificate with the German embassy just in case he ever wanted German citizenship.
Associated With
He was portrayed by Jimmy Jean Louis in the film The Game of Their Lives.