Trautmann won the FA Cup with Manchester City and played with a broken neck He was a prisoner of war and caused protest before a rabbi intervened By Amitai Winehouse For Trautmann had played football for a youth team called Blau und Weiss in Germany and eventually got involved in PoW matches. Sat opposite the British forces, his blonde hair and blue eyes burned bright as ice. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. [16] Trautmann, one of only 90 of his original regiment to survive the war,[11] was then transferred to a prisoner-of-war camp at Marbury Hall, near Northwich, Cheshire, and interned with other category "C" prisoners. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. [73][74][75], In 1997, Trautmann received the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany. [55], Though recognised as one of the leading goalkeepers of his era, Trautmann never played for his native country. [61] From 1967 to 1968, he was the manager of the German team Preuen Mnster, taking them to a 13th-place finish in the Regionalliga West,[62] following which he had a short spell at Opel Rsselsheim. He would have two further children with Margaret, but they divorced in 1972. Make sure that the file is a photo. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Further problems were caused by the loss of Jimmy Meadows to injury after 18minutes, leaving City with 10men,[39] a disadvantage that meant Trautmann's ability to start attacks from throws was limited. Trautmann has been accredited to a rise in attendances at St Helens Town - but with the crowds came scouts. Manchester City F.C. His faith in the Reich had been unwaved when he was deployed as a paratrooper on the Eastern Front - even when he witnessed a squad of SS soldiers kill a group of innocent Jews. You can always change this later in your Account settings. [19], With closure of the PoW camp imminent, Trautmann declined an offer of repatriation and stayed in England,[20] working on a farm in Milnthorpe then subsequently working on bomb disposal in Huyton. Many people in the local area supported one of the two Manchester clubs, so to stimulate interest Trautmann and Bernard decided to move matches to Friday evenings, when neither Manchester club would be playing. ), This page was last edited on 14 January 2023, at 13:27. 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. As a volunteer soldier who had been subject to indoctrination from a young age, he was classified a category "C" prisoner by the authorities, meaning he was regarded as a Nazi. M: 516-361-4646. He began playing football for St Helens but his ability meant he was signed by Manchester City. Trautmann had followed in the footsteps of what every other young man in Germany had done in the early 1930s. He dived at the Englishman's feet with all intentions to wrap his hands around the ball and curtail another Brum attack all but securing the trophy. Choose your website language, or follow us on social media in your language, mancity.com uses cookies, by using our website you agree to our use of cookies as described in our. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? I tried to give them an understanding of the situation for people in Germany in the 1930s and their bad circumstances. And for Swift to be replaced by a man so distinctly European, so distinctly German, it seemed as though the blue side of Manchester was stuck in some kind of alternative history ripped straight from the pages of The Man in the High Castle where the plucky Brit was usurped by the young cocky German. In addition to this difficulty, Trautmann was replacing the recently retired Frank Swift, one of the greatest keepers in the club's history. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'Xyeilh9zTT1Mv3N_ncpxQQ',sig:'X9YFd3ex7rkk0pzB_diZxFwQhxF0UQiaNugdkpF1KVg=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'174204307',caption: true ,tld:'co.uk',is360: false })}); In the film, Trautmanns unveiling resembles a war crimes trial, but it was nothing compared to the yells of Kraut Nazi and War Criminal he would receive from the terraces. Instead, he ended up at a prisoner of war camp in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Lancashire. She was buried on month day2005, at burial place, Indiana. [31] He continued to receive abuse from crowds at away matches, which affected his concentration in some early games; in December 1949, he conceded seven goals at Derby County.[32][33]. When Trautmann went to collect his medal, Prince Philip asked him: 'Why is your head crooked?'. Margaret Magdalene Trautmann (born Sherriff), 1898 - 1932 Margaret Magdalene Trautmann (born Sherriff) 1898 1932. With The Keeper, they have plenty of inspiration. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. The German Football Association then sent Trautmann as a development worker to countries without national football structures. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. 6. Try again later. I remember you", she said. And yet as Tottenham unleashed attack after attack at the City goal to no avail, something strange happened the atmosphere began to shift. [58] Consequently, Trautmann's international isolation prevented him from playing in the 1954 World Cup, in which his countrymen were victorious. Bernhard Carl "Bert" Trautmann EK OBE BVO (22 October 1923 19 July 2013) was a German professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Manchester City from 1949 to 1964. I asked if they had been in the same position, under a dictatorship, how they would have reacted? Bert Trautmann was married to Margaret Friar for 22 years, Ursula von der Heyde for 8 years, and Marlis Trautmann for 27 years. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. [36], In the mid-1950s, the Manchester City manager Les McDowall introduced a new tactical system using a deep-lying centre-forward, which became known as the Revie Plan after Don Revie who played centre-forward. ', The official poster for the new film about Trautmann's life, which will hit UK cinemas on April 5, The film, called The Keeper, tells his story from being a prisoner of war to FA Cup glory, The film also tells the story of his relationship with Margaret, who he met at St Helens Town, Trautmann, pictured with Margaret and their son John in 1955, when he was settling in England. [45][46] The third vertebra had wedged against the second, preventing further damage which could have cost Trautmann his life. He grew up during times of inter-war strife in Germany. Over time, he gained acceptance through his performances in the City goal, playing in all but five of the club's next 250 matches. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Trautmann spoke of how his first wife, Margaret, never recovered from the death of her son and died of a broken heart. Instead, British audiences will soon be able to watch a movie based on the life titled 'The Keeper'. Trautmann was born on 22 October 1923 in Walle, a working class area in west Bremen, living with his father, who worked in a fertiliser factory by the docks, and his mother Frieda. Alone. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. 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Manchester's sizeable Jewish community also mobilised. [13] Fearing he was about to be executed, Trautmann fled. [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. Name. based on information from your browser. "There's no war in this dressing room," proclaimed Westwood to the side as he welcomed Trautmann into the mix. BBC Timewatch episode "The Germans We Kept", 1999. He was originally deployed as a centre half, however, in the camp's first friendly against amateur side Haydock Park, Trautmann suffered an injury. Margaret Friar Trautmann Death | Obituary | Dead | Died | Funeral Plans - We heard about the great loss, that Margaret Friar Trautmann is no more and has passed away. "[34] Similar sentiments were expressed by the Manchester City forward Neil Young, who recalled that "the only way to beat him with a shot in training was to mis-hit it". Some of whom, crucially, represented Football League sides. Margaret Trautmann Wife Of Manchester City Footballer Bert Trautmann Bernhard Carl 'bert' Trautmann Obe (born 22 October 1923) Is A German Former Professional Footballer Who Played Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Try again later. [38], Trautmann found it difficult to accept criticism, and allowed only close friends to suggest changes to his game. New film The Keeper dramatises his story and the realities of his relationship with Margaret amid the tragic circumstances of his life. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. 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