Another Remarkable Man.

[Bbbananas]

Bert Trautmann. Former Hitler Youth devotee & Nazi paratrooper (bear with me...). Won 2 Iron Crosses. Captured by the British and after serving his time as a POW became a goalkeeper for Man City. Broke his neck after a spectacular save but continued playing until the final whistle - assuring City's victory in the cup final.

A remarkable story, even with the Nazi connection. Still alive today - 88 & living in Spain.

[WELSHYORKIE]

Things a bit slow this morning, Sal?

Bert Trautmann was indeed brave or should that be bloody stupid? Still no Health & Safety in those days, no risk assessments, no incident reports - just get up and get on with it - stiff upper lip and all that.

[Bbbananas]

Forgot to add - he also got an OBE.

Yeah - things a bit slow. I'm bored. Howdya guess? ;-)

[redman41]

Met Bert Trautman many Years ago along with his wife as they had a Caravan at St. David's Caravan Park, Red Wharf Bay, Anglesey. Nice down to earth people

[Bbbananas]

Despite his Germanic origins and youthful indiscretion (!!), he does sound a really nice chap. One of the things he said in interview was "I wanted to show the British that there are some good Germans knocking about....".

[redman41]

I have a Documentary about him which I have recorded off one of the Docu Channels so will get round to watching it sometime.

[Bbbananas]

Apparently there's a very good one filmed by Sky. I assume his wife is British redman?

[redman41]

She is salla but not sure if she is still alive or not as I think they divorced many Years ago. Don't know where he is either

[Bbbananas]

Spain apparently.

[McMouse]

Yep he's in Spain guarding the sun loungers.

[Bbbananas]

!!!!!!!!!