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Prisoner of war to legendary goalkeeper: Celebrating Bert Trautmann's career on VE Day

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08.07.2020 - 12:19

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Prisoner of war and Manchester City legend Bert Trautmann survived Allied bombing before ending up in a Lancashire prison on his way to the No.1 jersey at Maine Road With 17 minutes of the 1956 FA Cup final left, the goalkeeper dived at the feet of Birmingham City’s Peter Murphy, and got a nasty neck injury for his trouble.

But he played on, remaining resolute as he helped City to a 3-1 win and the trophy. Three days later, it was found that he had broken his neck.

Trautmann’s courage and strength of character had never been in doubt. A prisoner of war who became one of English football's greatest ever heroes, here is his incredible story...

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