Anthony "Tony" Field

Coleman Funeral Home of Olive Branch Anthony “Tony” Field, 79, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, in Memphis, TN. A Celebration of Life will be announced soon. Tony was born on July 6, 1946, in Halifax, England. Tony played youth soccer with his hometown club Halifax Town, before turning professional in 1963. The veteran English striker scored in droves for Barrow, Southport, Blackburn Rovers, and Sheffield United before signing with the New York Cosmos in 1976. He helped the New York Cosmos win Soccer Bowl '77 as the team MVP. Tony did the hard work up front behind Giorgio Chinaglia and Pele yet still scored 13 goals for the Cosmos. He played for the Memphis Rogues the next two years and was part of the Rogues' 1980 NASL Indoor finalist squad, finishing his NASL career with the New England Tea Men and 32 career goals. He had a lustrous career playing soccer and traveling the world with many different soccer legends such as Pele and Franz Beckenbauer. In his free time, he was an avid golfer. He had an active involvement in the Youth Soccer Movement in the 1980’s, where he coached many young men who went on to have state championships and decorated careers from his advice and encouragement. He loved his family and was a devoted grandparent. He enjoyed spending his retirement taking care of his grandchildren. Tony was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Maria Catherine McCoombe Field; his parents, Lewis and Eliza Jane Field, his brother, Lewis Field; and his sister, Olive Field Hill. Tony is survived by his children, Antony Peter Field of Memphis, TN, Maria Louise Mitchell (Christopher) of Hernando, MS and Andrew James Field (Kimberly) of Hernando, MS; grandchildren, LeAndre Field, Rojan Field, Christopher Grant Mitchell, Charles Ian Mitchell, Emma RileyAnn Field, Luke James Field and Andrew Reid Field; and his great-grandson, Irie Lewis Field. In lieu of traditional flowers, donations may be made in Tony Field’s name to The American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org). Online condolences may be left on his tribute wall at www.colemanfuneralhomeob.com.

Anthony "Tony" Field

July 6, 1946 - January 7, 2026

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