Vester Constantine
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Hugh-Vester Frank Constantine | ||
| Place of birth | Grenada | ||
| Date of death | 7 February 2015 | ||
| Place of death | Montego Bay, Jamaica | ||
| Position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1966–1970 | Jamaica Defence Force | ||
| 1970–1974 | Cavalier | ||
| International career | |||
| 1967–1971 | Jamaica | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Hugh-Vester Frank Constantine (died 7 February 2015) was a footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Born in Grenada, he represented the Jamaica national team, and is considered one of the best Jamaican goalkeepers of all time.[1]
Early life and career
[edit]Constantine was born in Grenada, but arrived in Jamaica during the 1960s as part of the West India Regiment.[1] He played football for the Jamaica Defence Force and Cavalier, as well as cricket as a bowler for the Jamaica Defence Force during the late 1960s and early 1970s.[1]
He later gained Jamaican citizenship, and represented the Jamaica national team, which he captained.[1] He also represented a Caribbean All Stars XI,[1] as well as a CONCACAF XI at the Brazil Independence Cup in 1972.[2]
Death
[edit]Constantine died in Montego Bay on 7 February 2015.[1]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Becca, Tony (22 February 2015). "Constantine is dead". The Gleaner. Retrieved 3 July 2026.
- ↑ Pérez, Eliézer Sebastián Pérez (19 March 2020). "Brazil Independence Cup 1972 - Additional Details". www.rsssf.org. Retrieved 5 July 2026.
External links
[edit]- Vester Constantine at National-Football-Teams.com