Career
Born in Saint Louis, Missouri, Giesler would become a towering figure on the Midwestern sports landscape. After playing at McBride High School, he would compete in several amateur and professional leagues, including the Ben Millers in the Saint Louis Soccer League. Following his playing days, he became an administrator and referee, and owned a sporting goods business in Saint Louis.
Giesler was the second vice-president of the, serving from 1945 to 1948.
He was then elected president and served in that capacity from 1948 until 1949. Giesler was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 1962 and the Saint Louis Soccer Hall of Fame in 1971.
He died in Philadelphia on July 5, 1976 during the induction of the United States 1950 World Cup soccer team into the United States Soccer Hall of Fame.