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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.
Jul 19, 2013 · Bert Trautmann was a former paratrooper who survived the Second World War and became one of the best goalkeepers in football history. He played for Manchester City and England despite facing racism and controversy, and made a legendary save in the 1956 FA Cup final with a broken neck.
- Ivan Ponting
Learn how Bert Trautmann, a German paratrooper captured by the British in World War Two, became a goalkeeping star and a hero for Manchester City. Discover his remarkable story, from his debut in 1949 to his legendary performance in the 1956 FA Cup final.
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.
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.
Trautmann captained a special joint City and Manchester United XI that included Bobby Charlton and Denis Law, against an England team that included Tom Finney, Stanley Matthews and Jimmy Armfield.
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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.
