Nick Papadakis

Nick Papadakis (born 6 March 1943) is a former professional soccer player who played in the North American Soccer League. Born in Greece, he earned four caps for the Canadian national side. He is the current CEO of the USL First Division.

Nick Papadakis

Personal information
Full name	Nickolas Papadakis
Date of birth	(1943-03-06) 6 March 1943 (age 82)
Place of birth	Athens, Greece
Position(s)	Striker
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1963–1966	Hartwick Hawks
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1968–1972	Atlanta Chiefs	74	(19)
1973	Atlanta Apollos	3	(0)
1975	Tampa Bay Rowdies (indoor)	2	(2)
International career
1968	Canada	4	(2)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Playing career

Papadakis attended Hartwick College where he is the all-time points leader^[1] He was a 1963 and 1966 Honorable Mention (third team) All American. In 1995, he was inducted into the Hartwick Hawks Hall of Fame.^[2] In 1968, he signed with the Atlanta Chiefs of the North American Soccer League. In 1973, new ownership renamed the team the Atlanta Apollos. He finished his professional career with the Tampa Bay Rowdies in 1975.

Papadakis earned four caps for the Canada national team in 1968, scoring two goals.

Administrative career

In August 2009, NuRock Soccer Holdings, co-owned by Alec Papadakis and Rob Hoskins, purchased the USL First Division.^[3] The group installed Nick Papadakis as league commercial director.