Shiro Teshima

Shiro Teshima (手島 志郎, Teshima Shiro; February 26, 1907 – November 6, 1982) was a Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.

Shiro Teshima
手島 志郎

Personal information
Full name	Shiro Teshima
Date of birth	(1907-02-26)February 26, 1907
Place of birth	Hiroshima, Empire of Japan
Date of death	November 6, 1982(1982-11-06) (aged 75)
Place of death	Japan
Height	1.52 m (5 ft 0 in)
Position(s)	Forward
Youth career
	Hiroshima High School
1929–1932	Tokyo Imperial University
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
	Tokyo OB Club
International career
1930	Japan	2	(2)
Medal record Tokyo OB Club Winner Emperor's Cup 1933
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

Teshima was born in Hiroshima Prefecture on February 26, 1907. He played for Tokyo OB Club and won 1933 Emperor's Cup with Shigemaru Takenokoshi and Teiichi Matsumaru.

National team career

In May 1930, when Teshima was a Tokyo Imperial University student, he was selected Japan national team for 1930 Far Eastern Championship Games in Tokyo and Japan won the championship. At this competition, on May 25, he debuted and scored a goal against Philippines. On May 29, he also played and scored a goal against Republic of China. He played 2 games and scored 2 goals for Japan in 1930.^[1]

After retirement

After graduating from Tokyo Imperial University, Teshima retired playing career and joined Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. In 1940, he joined Tanabe Pharmaceutical and helps develop the club.

Teshima died on November 6, 1982, at the age of 75. In 2008, he was selected Japan Football Hall of Fame.

National team statistics

^[1]

Japan national team
Year	Apps	Goals
1930	2	2
Total	2	2

Honours

• Japan Football Hall of Fame: Inducted in 2008^[2]