User talk:Bob Palin/Bert Trautmann
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Bernhard "Bert" Carl Trautmann b 1923 Bremen, Germany Hitler youth Iron Cross Paratrooper, captured and escaped Russians, Free French and Americans Captured 1945 "Hello Fritz, fancy a cup of tea mate?" First German player in league, ticket holders threaten boycott Man City - 545g (508l, 33fac, 4lc) 4th highest game total 1956 FACF, broken neck, footballer of the year, next German to play in FACF Deitmar Hamman 1999 1960 testimonial, 60000 people Stockport County manager Overseas coach for Germany