As a child, Trautmann had joined the Hitler youth, not because of his political stance but, like every other teenager, loved sport and camping and when he turned 17 volunteered for the Luftwaffe, instead of leaving his life in limbo for six months only to be drafted then. Sadly he died on 19th July 2013 at his home in Spain. Margaret Friar. With a quarter of an hour to go, the diving Trautmann collided with Peter Murphy. When collecting his winner's medal, Prince Phillip commented on how crooked Trautmann's neck was. [9], In October 1941, he rejoined the 35th Infantry Division at Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine, where the German advance had halted. He wanted to remain in England and got by as a labourer, remaining in the North-West. Dr Alexander Altman, Manchester's communal rabbi and someone who had had to flee Nazi Germany in 1938 intervened. The Revie Plan was based on the Hungarian national side, in particular, the role Nandor Hidegkuti undertook in the 'Match of the Century' where Hungary crushed England's view on football in the historic 6-3 victory at Wembley. The comments below have been moderated in advance. She was buried on month day2005, at burial place, Indiana. In an interview with the Guardian a few years before he died, he said: 'My first thought was: "How can my countrymen do things like that?" In 1956 he completed an FA Cup final game despite having broken his neck! In the Manchester Evening Chronicle, he wrote: 'Despite the terrible cruelties we suffered at the hands of the Germans we would not try to punish an individual German, who is unconnected with these crimes, out of hatred. [60] This improved revenue, but the team continued to struggle. Instead, British audiences will soon be able to watch a movie based on the life titled 'The Keeper'. 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Trautmann never represented his country, with the German national team coach citing distance and the current political problem between England and Germany as stumbling blocks. This match was to become famous as the Trautmann final as with 17 minutes to play he dived at an incoming ball, and was knocked out in a collision in which he was hit on the neck by Peter Murphy's right knee. The story of Bert Trautmann's life has been immortalised in a new film to be released this year, Trautmann was a prisoner of war, settled in England, fell in love and eventually won the FA Cup, Trautmann's story begins in the darkest of times. Burial. A day later he went to the hospital after the pain failed to recede. [43] Trautmann attended that evening's post-match banquet despite being unable to move his head,[44] and went to bed expecting the injury to heal with rest. [67], Media outlets have since recognised Trautmann's reputation. He earned five medals for his service but was eventually captured as the war came to an end and sent across Europe. One was Lev Yashin, the other was the German boy who played in Manchester Trautmann. Trautmann's family suffered heavily due to World War I and the Treaty of Versailles; they wanted change and with the Nazi party came the promise of stable jobs. [64] As a former handball player, Trautmann was adept at throwing the ball long distances, an attribute he used to start attacking moves,[20] particularly after witnessing the Hungarian goalkeeper Gyula Grosics use such tactics to good effect in Hungary's 63 victory over England in 1953. Birmingham levelled but City struck twice in two minutes to go 3-1 ahead. The wing-half then passed to Revie to develop the attack. Personally, Trautmann's time at St Helens was significant too through the club secretary he met his first wife, Margaret Friar. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. [58] Consequently, Trautmann's international isolation prevented him from playing in the 1954 World Cup, in which his countrymen were victorious. The match received widespread media attention, as most of the British press were based there; several leading sportswriters watched Trautmann in action for the first time. Thanks for your help! Save this record and choose the information you want to add to your family tree. His neck was noticeably crooked as he collected his winner's medal; three days later an X-ray revealed it to be broken. The decision to host that match at White Hart Lane was intriguing as Tottenham, more than anyone else in the league, had a Jewish fanbase and the stood firmly against the Nazi party and their views. To make matters worse, Trautmann was replacing the recently retired Frank Swift, one of the greatest goalkeepers in the clubs history. The incredible story of Bert Trautmann has been immortalised in a new film and MailOnline has an exclusive first look at the first UK trailer. If the second hadn't wedged against the third, he would have lost his life. Tragedy soon struck in his personal life. Burial Details Unknown. "[78], In 2005, he was inducted into the National Football Museum's Hall of Fame. Failed to report flower. von Hendrik Busch. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. In 1955 he was on the losing side in the F.A. Her father is so taken by Bert's prowess as a goal-keeper that he gets him out of the camp to play for his local team. The pressure eased slightly when left-back Eric Westwood publicly backed him, saying; Theres no war in this dressing room.. When I play football its all about the moment, explains Trautmann after Margaret asks him why men enjoy mindlessly kicking a ball about. [54], After leaving City, Trautmann played for Wellington Town, who offered him 50 per match, signing in September 1964 to replace an injured regular keeper. Manchester's sizeable Jewish community also mobilised. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Birmingham City striker Peter Murphey found himself through on goal and an onrushing Trautmann rushed off his goalline to sweep up the ball. This browser does not support getting your location. Born during the worst period of German history, Trautmann was 10 when the Nazi Party came to power, and therefore eligible for the Hitler Youth. Please enter your email and password to sign in. After a couple of months pondering his future career plans, Trautmann received a telephone call from the Stockport County chairman, Victor Bernard, who offered him the position of general manager. As a volunteer soldier, he was classified a category "C" prisoner by the authorities, meaning he was regarded as a Nazi. Trautmann was court-martialled, and received a three-month prison sentence. [89] Bob Wilson, a former Arsenal goalkeeper, tweeted, "Amazing man who helped bring our warring countries closer together". Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker. He was previously married to Marlis, Margaret Friar and Ursula Van der Heyde. It wouldn't be an easy journey home. Stories soon began to emerge of a mysterious keeper in the North-West, a keeper unlike any other, a keeper who was hauling St Helens Town towards an unlikely promotion. The Spurs fans could now see someone that they thought was responsible for the disasters and treated him as such. Whilst the amount of boos ranged from city to city, they tended to be more pronounced in the harbour and port-side cities where German bombs had fallen. As a result, Trautmann was classified as a class "C" prisoner - a Nazi. When Trautmann went to collect his medal, Prince Philip asked him: 'Why is your head crooked?'. Like Frankie Smith had done all those years ago. Trautmann's son John would die tragically in a car accident, which would end his marriage, Trautmann spent the last years of his life helping to foster Anglo-German relations. Swift, in his heyday, was a trailblazer, throwing the ball out to teammates to retain possession instead of just hoofing in long, in a distinctly British fashion. It emerged three days later, after another appointment, that he had dislocated five vertebrae. Over Time He Gained Acceptance Through His Performances In The City Goal Playing All But Five Of The Club's Next 250 Matches. In October 1949 He Signed For Manchester City A Club Playing In The Highest Level Of Football In The Country The First Division. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. As Lev Yashin viewed by many as the greatest goalkeeper ever put it, 'There have only been two world-class goalkeepers. It was during this period that he became known as Bert. The following night, at a concert given by the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, he met the Queen. [10] Trautmann won five medals for his actions on the Eastern Front, including an Iron Cross First Class. [24] By 1952, his fame had spread to his home country, leading Schalke 04 to offer Manchester City 1,000 for his services. [80], Trautmann married a St Helens woman, Margaret Friar, in 1950, but they divorced in 1972. Swift received a fitting tribute in the 2008 Manchester Derby when, from all four corners of the ground, City and United fans joined in unison: Meanwhile, Trautmann was still seen as the enemy by many City fans and as a result, a large proportion of the City faithful threatened to boycott matches for the upcoming season. 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