Pat Crestan (b 13/12/193) was a professional footballer. Born in Substantia, Diacria, the diminutive (1.65m) striker played for his hometown team Veert, making a name for himself as a lethal scorer (he was twice Diacrian League top scorer). He joined Dalton Sc for £2,000 in 1925. With the Villemstad club he won the 1933 National Championship, being named best player. He was also 4 years in a row among the PSC's best scorers, being top in 1932. He left Villemstad in 1936, after being involved in a betting scandal, although no players were ever charged with any offence. He returned to Substantia and played for Veert again till the age of 37. He died in 1977.
Pat CRESTAN
