Born February 5, 1935 in West Hartlepool, England. At age 15 he joined Caledonia S.C. and played for them for several years. In 1953 he was selected to the Utah All-Star Team which traveled to San Francisco to play against a selection that included six Olympians and beat them. In 1954 Ronnie joined the Vikings SC. During his time he received an invitation to try out for the U.S. Olympic Team for the 1956 Olympics. In 1955 the Utah Soccer Association named Ronnie the Association’s Most Valuable Player. After missing two years for a church mission, he rejoined the Vikings S.C. in 1958 winning several more championships and being selected to the Association’s All-Star Team each year. From 1965-1968 Ronnie missed three more years due to a work mission. Upon his return Ronnie played another four years with the Vikings S.C. and retired in 1972 after a knee injury.
Ronnie Almond 2001 Hall Of FameBorn February 5, 1935 in West Hartlepool, England. At age 15 he joined Caledonia S.C. and played for them for several years. In 1953 he was selected to the Utah All-Star Team which traveled to San Francisco to play against a selection that included six Olympians and beat them. In 1954 Ronnie joined the Vikings SC. During his time he received an invitation to try out for the U.S. Olympic Team for the 1956 Olympics. In 1955 the Utah Soccer Association named Ronnie the Association’s Most Valuable Player. After missing two years for a church mission, he rejoined the Vikings S.C. in 1958 winning several more championships and being selected to the Association’s All-Star Team each year. From 1965-1968 Ronnie missed three more years due to a work mission. Upon his return Ronnie played another four years with the Vikings S.C. and retired in 1972 after a knee injury.
2001 Hall Of FameRonnie Almond