This second edition of Tracking Back features what really should be the most famous photo in Canadian soccer history, and is a nice little rallying point for supporters ahead of tonight's Gold Cup opener against the U.S.
Ladies and gentlemen, say hello to glorious Galt F.C.
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It's a shame that the overwhelming majority of Canadians are totally unaware that Canada won gold in soccer in the 1904 Olympics in St. Louis, MO. But we did.
What's that? There were only three teams in the competition, representing two countries, us and the Americans? Psht – details. The plain facts are thus: Galt F.C., the side that heroically represented Canada, beat the two American sides (Christian Brothers College and St. Rose Parish – yeah, they don't even sound as if they had much of a chance, eh?) by a combined score of 11-0 over just two matches. The Americans, it seems, were so bereft of finishing skills that it took three matches between the two teams just for someone to score and settle second and third place.
Here's hoping the spirit of these good lads from Galt can lift Canada tonight. Allez les Rouges.
For a wonderful exploration of the men themselves, please do head over to canadiansoccerhistory.com.