Ben Millers
Ben Millers was a U.S.
National Challenge Cup
before its disbandment in 1935.
History
A Ben Millers team, managed by E. Brinkman, competed in the
United States Football Association in 1914, the St. Louis teams did not enter it until 1918. In 1920, Ben Millers became the first team outside of the northeast to win the trophy.[4]
While they never repeated as champions, they made the final in 1926. The team continued strong into the late 1920s but began to fade with the new decade. Frankie Vaughan took over as manager for the 1935–36 season.
Team ownership
Peter Ratican owned Ben Millers in the early 1920s. Following his death in 1923, his widow owned the team for a time.[5]
Record
| Year | Record | League | National Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1913–1914 | 7–4–2 | 2nd | Did not enter |
| 1914–1915 | 8–3–2 | 2nd | Did not enter |
| 1915–1916 | 12–5–3 | Champion | Did not enter |
| 1916–1917 | 10–8–2 | Champion | Did not enter |
| 1917–1918 | 9–5–3 | Champion | |
| 1918–1919 | 5–9–7 | 4th | |
| 1919–1920 | 8–6–7 | Champion | Champion |
| 1920–1921 | 8–3–6 | 2nd | |
| 1921–1922 | 8–7–6 | 2nd | Fourth Round |
| 1922–1923 | 4–8–5 | 4th | |
| 1923–1924 | 2–8–4 | 4th | First Round |
| 1924–1925 | 11–4–3 | Champion | Did not enter |
| 1925–1926 | 8–3–3 | Champion | Final |
| 1926–1927 | 8–3–1 | Champion | Quarterfinal |
| 1927–1928 | 5–7–2 | 3rd | Semifinal |
| 1928–1929 | 5–7–5 | 3rd | First Round |
| 1929–1930 | 3–4–7 | 3rd | First Round |
| 1930–1931 | 6–7–4 | 4th | Semifinal |
| 1931–1932 | 7–7–2 | 2nd | First Round |
| 1932–1933 | 5–8–2 | 3rd | First Round |
| 1933–1934 | 6–6–1 | 2nd | Second Round |
| 1934–1935 | 0–10–4 | 4th | First Round |
| 1935–1936 | 2–6–0 | 4th | First Round |
References
- ISBN 978-1-5921-3885-2. ().
- ^ 1904–05 Spalding's Soccer Foot Ball Guide, see p. 20
- ^ "Soccer League To Play Games At Cards' Park". (September 18, 1913). St. Louis Post-Dispatch, p.19 col.5
- ^ Ben Millers of St. Louis Defeat Fore River For National Soccer Title
- ^ January 22, 1923 The Globe article
