Background
Croak was born in Saint Louis, Missouri, and spent his entire professional career with the Ben Millers in the Saint Louis Soccer League from 1919 to 1935.
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Eddie Croak
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Career
In 1973, Croak was inducted along with teammate and fellow midfielder Raphael Tracey to the Saint Louis Soccer Hall of Fame. Eddie Croak was small for an athlete, even one in the early 1900s. He stood 5"5" and played at 160 pounds.
In spite of his size, he was known as a "Chopper", a term at the time which referred to a tough, physical player.
Member 1920 National Challenge Cup Championship team
Member 1926 National Challenge Cup Championship runners-up
Elected to Saint Louis Soccer Hall of Fame in 1973.
Membership
He spent his entire career in Saint Louis with the Ben Millers, was on the roster for the 1920 National Challenge Cup Championship team and started for the 1926 National Challenge Cup runners-up and is a member of the Saint Louis Soccer Hall of Fame.
