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Bert Trautmann Obituary
The federation said Trautmann died in La Llosa, near Valencia, Spain, where he lived. Trautmann's wife Marlies told the federation he died Friday morning.
Trautmann had suffered two heart attacks this year but appeared to have recovered well.
Manchester City called Trautmann one of the club's "greatest goalkeepers of all time and a true club legend."
Trautmann was revered for his performance in Manchester City's 1956 FA Cup final win over Birmingham.
Born in Bremen between the two World Wars, Trautmann joined the Luftwaffe and served as a paratrooper during World War II, earning an Iron Cross.
Captured by the British as the war drew to a close, h e was moved to a prisoner of war camp in Lancashire and later declined to be repatriated, adopting England as his home for nearly two decades.
He joined Manchester City in 1949, accompanied by the protest of 20,000 with memories of Adolf Hitler's Nazi Germany still fresh.
Trautmann was the first German to play in a Wembley FA Cup final when City finished runner-up to Newcastle in 1955.
One year later, Trautmann became the star of City's title.
City had taken a 3-1 lead against Birmingham in the final, and with 17 minutes to go Trautmann dived at the feet of onrushing forward Peter Murphy. The Birmingham player's knee collided with the City goalkeeper's neck, and Trautmann was knocked out.
At the time, no substitutions were allowed, and Trautmann, although unsteady, returned to his place between the posts, according an account on City's website.
Trautmann produced two more outstanding saves and then collided with his own defender, Dave Ewing , and had to be revived again before he could continue.
It was only days later that an X-ray revealed a broken neck.
Trautmann was named the Football Writers' Player of the Year eight days before the final.
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Memories and Condolences
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34 Entries
bill masterson
August 12, 2013
Bert I watched you so many times as a teenager from behind the scoreboard end at Maine Rd You were a hero to so many city kids, the best keeper ever RIP Bert
August 4, 2013
RIP Bert long may the red sun shine !
July 31, 2013
A sad loss - simply the best - ever!! A true gentleman and sporting icon. R.I.P. ALAN MCDONALD (WALES)
My tribute to Bert
MALC MAGINN
July 24, 2013
No Fiction writer could ever have written a life storey to compare with yours Bert.
Thanks for such wonderful memories, R.I.P. Bert - Malc Maginn
July 23, 2013
r.i.p bert you were the best keeper ever brought me great joy to watch in 50s and great man
derek Johnstone
July 23, 2013
God Bless Bert,a true hero in every sense.pity the poor strikers in heaven,Bert Trautmann in one goal and Johnny Thompson the other R.I.P. Bert
July 23, 2013
A truly wonderful human being R.I.P. Bert - once a Blue always a Blue xx
Tracy Maun
July 23, 2013
The passing of a true legend, Bert's memory will always live on, a part of MCFC history. His story with be passed from generation of BLUES. Rest in peace.
God rides a Harley, so hope you keep him companion!!
Yeti Edwards
July 23, 2013
You came (to UK), you saw (City) and with them you Conquered - a truly great hero - forever missed, but never forgotten.
July 23, 2013
R.I.P Bert loved by the Blue Army we will miss you so much
July 22, 2013
so sorry for your loss. may you experience God's comfort at this time.He has said"Like a man whom his own mother keeps comforting,so I myself shall keep comforting you people."ish.66:13....dg
July 22, 2013
May good memories and prayers bring you comfort. Phillipians 4:6,7
July 21, 2013
Gary sandbury our city of Peoria council man
pamela kennedy
July 21, 2013
My friend Keith Urey took me to see Manchester City play in Mamchester twice Burt was his ideal the whole team at the time was great, took out all you guiles up there the best as arrived.
May God rest you and keep you your a true gentleman and I am honoured to call you my hero !!!
Bilbo Banks
July 21, 2013
July 21, 2013
May you find comfort in the Hearer of prayer. Psalm 65:2
G. Jones
July 21, 2013
May the God who gives peace be with you all in this time of sorrow. Rom.15:33.
Dianna Hartman
July 20, 2013
For your service in the time of war and for your courage beyond what many of us will ever know, may you be at rest and have peace now and forever more. To your family and friends, deepest condolences!
irene
July 20, 2013
My deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one. May God comfort and strengthen you at this most difficult time. Isaiah 61:2
Professor Milburn Cleaver, OPA
July 20, 2013
Thank you for your service to our nation. Rest In Peace, Sir.
G. Freeman
July 20, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
G. Jones
July 20, 2013
May the God who gives peace be with you all in this time of sorrow. Rom.15:33.
G. Jones
July 20, 2013
May the God who gives peace be with you all in this time of sorrow. Rom.15:33.
G. Jones
July 20, 2013
May the God who gives peace be with you all in this time of sorrow. Rom.15:33.
July 20, 2013
Sorry for your lost. May the God of comfort provide some relief during this diffcult time. Isaiah 61:2
July 20, 2013
My condolences to the family
July 19, 2013
May your happy memories sustain you unil you are reunited.
July 19, 2013
With deepest sympathy to the Trautmann family during your time of grief...GOD is for you a refuge and strength, A help that is there to be found during difficult times...May GOD provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead...(Psalm 62:8).
David Whitehead
July 19, 2013
Rest in Peace Bert the man who showed us what a great nation Germany really is Thinking of you all at this sad time
Terrel Jamett Clark
July 19, 2013
Sorry for the loss of Bert. He was a brave man to have joined the military in WWII. Sounds like he was a super sports person. God bless him and all the family and his fans.
remember
Feightner Family
July 19, 2013
Thank you for your service
Dwayne Bickham
July 19, 2013
in God's care rest in peace
July 19, 2013
Sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the Hearer of prayer at this time. Psalm 65:2
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