Peter Greco

Peter Greco (born 19 July 1946) is a former soccer player who played as a goalkeeper. He was a three-time national champion with Vancouver Columbus FC (1969, 1977, 1978). Born in Italy, he was Canada's starting goalkeeper during FIFA World Cup Qualifiers in 1968,^[1] the Pan American Games in 1967 and 1971, and Olympic Qualifiers in 1971.

Peter Greco

Personal information
Date of birth	(1946-07-19) 19 July 1946 (age 79)
Place of birth	Priverno, Italy
Height	1.89 m (6 ft 2+1⁄2 in)
Position(s)	Goalkeeper
Youth career
	Montréal Y.C.A.P.
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1965–1967	US Superga St-Viateur
1967–1968	Burnaby Villa
1968–1972	Vancouver Columbus FC
1970	Vancouver Spartans
1972	Richmond Ramparts
1975	Vancouver Whitecaps	8	(0)
1975–1982	Vancouver Columbus FC
International career
1967–1971	Canada Amateur	16	(0)
1968	Canada "A"	3	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

He made 19 career international appearances with Canada (at the time a record), including three international "A" appearances in 1968.

Early in his club career, he was named most valuable player of the 1966 Québec National League season.^[2]

Personal life

Born in Italy, Greco is of American descent through his mother.^[3]