Jiro Miyake
Jiro Miyake (三宅 二郎, Miyake Jirō, ? – November 30, 1984) was a Japanese football player. He played for Japan national team.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jiro Miyake | ||
| Place of birth | Japan | ||
| Date of death | November 30, 1984 (aged 83) | ||
| Place of death | Japan | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Years | Team | ||
| 1921–1925 | Kansai University | ||
| National team | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1925 | Japan | 2 | (0) |
National team career
In May 1925, when Miyake was a Kansai University student, he was selected Japan national team for 1925 Far Eastern Championship Games in Manila. At this competition, on May 17, he debuted against Philippines. On May 20, he also played against Republic of China. But Japan lost in both matches (0-4, v Philippines and 0-2, v Republic of China). He played 2 games for Japan in 1925.[1]
After retirement
After graduating from Kansai University, Miyake joined Asahi Shimbun in 1926.
On November 30, 1984, Miyake died of pneumonia at the age of 83.[2]
References
- Japan National Football Team Database
- Jiro Miyake's obituary (in Japanese)
External links
- Jiro Miyake at National-Football-Teams.com
- Japan National Football Team Database
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