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The official home page of NYPD Soccer2002 North American Police Soccer Champions |
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NYPD in the News |
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NYPD Soccer Completes TNT Tour Nov. 13, 2002: Dirk Wrede Loved Soccer By Michael Lewis
"He adored the game. He was a passionate lover of the game," police Sgt. John Huber said. "Only someone who has played the game can appreciate that. You play until you can't play or can't walk anymore." On Sunday, Nov. 3, the popular police officer from the 114th Precinct in Queens did just that. He died on a Seaford, L.I. soccer field from apparent cardiac arrest while playing the sport he loves for the department's team, the College Point Enforcers. |
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The NYPD Soccer Team was founded in 1988 by Detective Rudy Blake. The team's beginnings were slow at first and eventually evolved to the current team. Over the past few years, we have been involved in various charitable organizations such as the Special Olympics, the Widows and Orphans Fund, DC Scores, Soccer United and various charities involving September 11th. |
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WASHINGTON DC TOURNAMENT:Thanks to Jimmy and the rest of the men and women of the Secret Service, Montgomery County Police Department for hosting one of the best tournamnets in years. This was a tournament which not only honored fallen friends but honored soccer through its play. In two words ... CLASS ACT! |
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