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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. In August 1933, he joined the Jungvolk, the junior section of the Hitler Youth.
We’re resurfacing a special feature on Bert Trautmann as we remember his momentous performance in 1956’s FA Cup final where he played on at Wembley despite breaking his neck in a nasty collision with Birmingham City forward Peter Murphy.
Jul 19, 2013 · Bert Trautmann obituary: Footballer who overcame prejudice and went on to play with a broken neck in the FA Cup final. A prisoner of war, he spurned repatriation and worked instead with a...
Oct 22, 2023 · Trautmann was remembered during the City v Newcastle game in 2013, shortly after his death, with the matchday programme front cover dedicated to him and the first team squad warming up in goalkeeping shirts with ‘Trautmann 1’ on the back.
Bert Trautmann to this day remains one of Manchester City’s favourite sons not just known for his skills and bravery, but also for his work in strengthening Anglo German relations, for which he received an OBE in 2004. Sadly he died on 19th July 2013 at his home in Spain.
Jul 19, 2013 · Manchester City FC paid tribute to "a true legend in the true sense of the word" following the death of their former goalkeeper Bernd 'Bert' Trautmann at the age of 89.
Jul 19, 2013 · Bert Trautmann, the Manchester City goalkeeper who played on with a broken neck in an FA Cup final, has died aged 89.
