Temple University Athletics
Temple Mourns Passing of Hall of Famer Ed Tatoian
6.13.20 | Men's Soccer
PHILADELPHIA - Temple University mourns the loss of Hall of Famer Ed Tatoian, a two-time national champion soccer player, who passed away on June 7 at the age of 88.
One of the most prolific players in Temple men's soccer history, Mr. Tatoian scored both Owl goals in leading the Cherry and White to a 2-0 win over San Francisco for the 1951 National Championship.  Two years later, the Owl standout scored four goals in the final nine minutes to propel Temple to a 5-2 comeback win over Army. The victory was the closest match in the Temple's perfect 9-0-0 season, which he was named the Most Valuable Player.
Following his graduation from Temple University, Mr. Tatoian, who was as standout prep player at Northeast High, moved on to play professional soccer. In 1961 he starred for the Ukrainian Nationals team that won the United States National Championship.
Mr. Tatoian also served his country as a member of the United States Army. The Philadelphia native was an educator during his life, teaching at Bartram High School. He was a member of Holy Trinity Armenian Church.
Mr. Tatoian is survived by his cousin James Tatoian, and his long-time companion Ute "Andi" Walker. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.
A funeral Service will be held on June 16, 2020 at 10 A.M. at John J. Bryers Funeral Home, 406 Easton Rd., Willow Grove PA 19090.
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One of the most prolific players in Temple men's soccer history, Mr. Tatoian scored both Owl goals in leading the Cherry and White to a 2-0 win over San Francisco for the 1951 National Championship.  Two years later, the Owl standout scored four goals in the final nine minutes to propel Temple to a 5-2 comeback win over Army. The victory was the closest match in the Temple's perfect 9-0-0 season, which he was named the Most Valuable Player.
Following his graduation from Temple University, Mr. Tatoian, who was as standout prep player at Northeast High, moved on to play professional soccer. In 1961 he starred for the Ukrainian Nationals team that won the United States National Championship.
Mr. Tatoian also served his country as a member of the United States Army. The Philadelphia native was an educator during his life, teaching at Bartram High School. He was a member of Holy Trinity Armenian Church.
Mr. Tatoian is survived by his cousin James Tatoian, and his long-time companion Ute "Andi" Walker. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.
A funeral Service will be held on June 16, 2020 at 10 A.M. at John J. Bryers Funeral Home, 406 Easton Rd., Willow Grove PA 19090.
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