Born April 8, 1907 in Hamburg, Germany. Arthur started playing soccer when he was 6 years old and played in Germany until he was 45. He immigrated to the United States in 1952 and in the mid 1950’s Arthur and Hermann Neumann became the founders of the Utah High School Soccer Association. In 1956 Arthur was awarded the 'Silver Pin' from the German Soccer Federation for his work with youth in the United States. Arthur was instrumental in the start of the Soccer Club Alemannia and served as its President for 6 years. Thereafter he organized Sports Club Berlin where he served as President for many years. To the many players that have passed through Arthur’s life, he will always be remembered for having his soccer store in the basement of his house. For those who were not so fortunate, he would always find a way to put a pair of soccer shoes on your feet. His generosity was well-known by all. Every year the Utah Soccer Association continues to honor Arthur with the playing of the Zander Challenge Cup.
Arthur Zander 1997 Hall Of FameBorn April 8, 1907 in Hamburg, Germany. Arthur started playing soccer when he was 6 years old and played in Germany until he was 45. He immigrated to the United States in 1952 and in the mid 1950’s Arthur and Hermann Neumann became the founders of the Utah High School Soccer Association. In 1956 Arthur was awarded the 'Silver Pin' from the German Soccer Federation for his work with youth in the United States. Arthur was instrumental in the start of the Soccer Club Alemannia and served as its President for 6 years. Thereafter he organized Sports Club Berlin where he served as President for many years. To the many players that have passed through Arthur’s life, he will always be remembered for having his soccer store in the basement of his house. For those who were not so fortunate, he would always find a way to put a pair of soccer shoes on your feet. His generosity was well-known by all. Every year the Utah Soccer Association continues to honor Arthur with the playing of the Zander Challenge Cup.
1997 Hall Of FameArthur Zander