Tadao Horie 1913 – 2003

Biography

Tadao Horie was born on September 13, 1913, in Shizuoka Prefecture, a region known for its natural beauty and vibrant culture. He would go on to become a notable figure in Japanese association football during a formative period for the sport in his country. His life spanned nearly a century, witnessing profound changes in Japan and the evolution of football from a relatively young sport in the nation to one with growing prominence.

Throughout his involvement with football, Horie contributed to the development of the sport during the early and mid-twentieth century. His participation in this emerging athletic culture reflected both his personal passion and the broader modernization of Japan during his lifetime. Though records of his specific achievements and career highlights remain limited, his place in Japanese football history endures as part of the sport’s heritage.

Tadao Horie passed away on March 29, 2003, in Tokyo, at the age of eighty-nine. He died of pneumonia after a long life filled with dedication to the sport he loved. His legacy remains woven into the tapestry of Japanese football’s early development, representing a generation of athletes who helped establish the foundations of the game in their nation.