We were saddened to learn today about the death of the former Man City goalkeeper, Bert Trautmann.
A former German POW, Trautmann won over the hearts of the people in the UK with his brilliant goalkeeping and derring-do bravery.
He’s especially fondly remembered for his tremendous courage in playing in the 1956 FA Cup Final despite breaking his neck in a collision with an opposing player, 17 minutes before the full-time whistle.
As a mark of respect to his humanitarianism and amazing skills as a custodian of the goal-posts, here are four newspaper reports that offer a fascinating insight into his career as a professional footballer in England.
Gloucester Citizen – Wednesday 16 November 1949
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Dundee Courier – Monday 16 January 1950
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http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000564/19500116/089/0005
West London Observer – Friday 17 September 1954
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Dundee Courier – Saturday 29 November 1952
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http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000564/19521129/111/0005
