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Bert Trautmann R.I.P.



BLOCK F

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Feb 26, 2009
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Can't see a thread,but Bert Trautmann has died in Spain aged 89.
R.I.P. Bert,a true legend.
 


Goldstone Rapper

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Was diving head-first onto a ball quite a common technique at the time?
 






fat old seagull

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I'm truly sorry to hear that news. I met Bert when Man City were training in Eastbourne pre Cup Final in the 50's. I was playing hooky from school and watched their training at the Saffrons. Bert got me shooting (of sorts) at him in goal. He told me to bring my pumps tomorrow, he explained that pumps were what we knew as plimsoles. Thank God for that, I thought I had to blow the balls up. A truly, truly great man. I've never forgotten his kindness. Not many footballers like that now, sadly.
 



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