Terry Bidiak (born 20 June 1945) is a Canadian former

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player who played as a

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Career

Bidiak played at the youth level with

Toronto Ukraina Toronto Ukrainians (Sports Association Toronto Ukrainians, uk, СТ (Спортове Товариство) «Україна» (Торонто), translit=ST (Sportove Tovarystvo) "Ukraina" (Toronto)) is a Canadian soccer team. The club was founde ...

, and played with the senior team in 1960 in the

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. In 1964, he played at the college levelwith

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. In 1967, he signed a contract with Detroit Cougars of the

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. In 1971, he signed with the Toronto Metros of the

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. In July, 1971 the Metros loaned Bidiak to the Toronto Hellas of the National Soccer League. He shortly was recalled back to play with the Metros as the club experienced a player shortage due to inquires. He played in three matches for the Toronto Metros.

International career

Bidiak was called up by the

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in 1968, but failed to make an appearance for the national team.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Bidiak, Terry Living people 1945 births Men's association football defenders Canadian men's soccer players Toronto Ukrainians players Detroit Cougars (soccer) players Toronto Blizzard (1971–1984) players Canadian National Soccer League players North American Soccer League (1968–1984) players Canadian people of Ukrainian descent