20 Facts About Brian Budd

Brian Vincent Budd was a Canadian professional soccer player best known for winning the World Superstars competition three years in a row from 1978 to 1980.

Brian Budd was a competitive swimmer and was training to be a figure skater until he quit at age 14.

Brian Budd did not focus on soccer until he was 19 years old.

Brian Budd won a CIAU championship medal as a member of the UBC Thunderbirds in 1974.

Brian Budd played seven seasons in the North American Soccer League.

Brian Budd began his career with the Vancouver Whitecaps in 1974 in the team's inaugural season and remained with the squad until 1978, when he was acquired by the Colorado Caribou in that team's only season.

Brian Budd scored five goals in his first four games with Toronto.

In 1979, Brian Budd returned to the team, renamed the Toronto Blizzard under new owners, but did not play regularly.

Brian Budd began the 1980 season in Toronto but was released in June.

Brian Budd then signed with the Houston Hurricane and played there for the remainder of the season, finishing his NASL career.

Brian Budd played indoor soccer professionally with the Cleveland Force of the original Major Indoor Soccer League.

Brian Budd did not return the following year because it would have overlapped with training camp for the outdoor season.

In 1980, Brian Budd signed a two-year deal with the Baltimore Blast.

Brian Budd was a member of the Canada national soccer team.

Brian Budd provided reports from Spain of the 1982 World Cup for CKEY in Toronto.

From 2006, Brian Budd worked in sales management for InBev, owners of Labatt Brewing Company.

From 1977 to 1979, Brian Budd won three straight Canadian Superstars competitions.

Brian Budd was an excellent all-rounder, doing well in each event that he competed.

Brian Budd was found collapsed at his Toronto home on the evening of Wednesday, June 11,2008, and died late that night.

Brian Budd was survived by his wife Brenda, a son, Riley, and a daughter, Bridgette.