Tadao Horie was a prominent Japanese football player who lived from 1913 to 2003.
Horie made his international debut for Japan against the Philippines in 1934 during the Far Eastern Championship Games.
After retiring from playing, Horie became a professor at Waseda University and coached many future international players.
Biography
Early Life
Tadao Horie was born on September 13, 1913, in Hamamatsu, Japan. He pursued his education at Waseda University, where he not only excelled academically but also developed his passion for football. During his time at Waseda, he played for the Waseda WMW club, which was composed of players from his university. This club was a breeding ground for future national team players, including notable figures like Motoo Tatsuhara and Yasuo Suzuki.
National Team Career
Horie's football career took a significant turn in May 1934 when he was selected to represent the Japan national team at the Far Eastern Championship Games held in Manila. He made his debut on May 15, 1934, against the Philippines. His most notable achievement came during the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, where he played against Sweden. This match marked a historic moment for Japan as they secured their first Olympic victory, a feat that would later be celebrated as the "Miracle of Berlin". Unfortunately, Horie suffered a fractured right arm during the tournament, which sidelined him for the subsequent match against Italy. He played a total of three games for Japan until 1936.
Coaching and Legacy
After retiring from professional play following the 1936 Olympics, Horie transitioned into coaching and education. He joined the Asahi Shimbun and later became a professor at Waseda University in 1951. As a manager for the university's football team, he mentored many future international players, including Shigeo Yaegashi and Kunishige Kamamoto. Horie's contributions to Japanese football were recognized posthumously when he was inducted into the Japan Football Hall of Fame in 2016. He passed away on March 29, 2003, in Nakano, Tokyo, at the age of 89, leaving behind a legacy as a player and educator in the sport.
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Career & Clubs
Horie was born in Hamamatsu on September 13, 1913. He played for Waseda WMW, which was consisted of players from his alma mater, Waseda University. At that club, he played with many futures Japan national team players, such as Motoo Tatsuhara, Yasuo Suzuki, and others.
In May 1934, when Horie was a Waseda University student, he was selected by the Japan national team for the 1934 Far Eastern Championship Games in Manila. At that competition, on May 15, he debuted against Philippines. In 1936, he was also selected by Japan for the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin. At the 1936 Summer Olympics, he played against Sweden, and Japan completed a come-from-behind victory. It was the first victory in the Olympics for Japan and a historic victory over one of the powerhouses, the team became later known as the "Miracle of Berlin" (ベルリンの奇跡) in Japan. In 2016, the team was selected for the Japan Football Hall of Fame. However, he fractured his right arm in the match, and could not play in the next game against Italy. He played three games for Japan until 1936.
After 1936 Summer Olympics, Horie retired from his playing career and joined the Asahi Shimbun. In 1951, he became a professor at his alma mater, Waseda University. He also became a manager for Waseda University and instructed many international players like Shigeo Yaegashi, Saburo Kawabuchi, Masakatsu Miyamoto, Kunishige Kamamoto, and others. On March 29, 2003, Horie died of pneumonia in Nakano, Tokyo at the age of 89.
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- Japan men's national football team (1934–1936)
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- Japan men's national football team1934–1936
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Tadao Horie was a Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
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