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Nazi Prisoner of War kept in Lancashire camp was scouted by Manchester City spotter and became first team goalkeeper - becoming a club hero when he played in an FA Cup final through a broken neck
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May 2, 2024
A man who has been remarked as one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time is being remembered as part of a moving National Archives exhibition. Bernhard 'Bert' Trautmann is one of the many Prisoners of War from World War Two to feature in the Great Escapes: Remarkable Second World War Captives event at the west London venue. The exhibition, which details some of the real life experiences of prisoners of war and civilian internees during WW2, has been put on to mark the 80th anniversary of the Great Escape from Stalag Luft III on March 24, 1944. Trautmann's story stands out as one of the most iconic, having been captured as a Nazi in Germany and kept in a Lancashire prisoner of war camp being later turning his life around to become first team goalkeeper for Manchester City. Here MailOnline takes a look at the incredible true story of the German-born footballer, turned adopted Brit, who captured the hearts of thousands of fans through his sensational character on and off the pitch.
ALEX STEPNEY: I stood behind Bobby when he lifted the European Cup - it's surreal I shared so many fantastic moments with such a superstar
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October 22, 2023
Sir Bobby's passing brought back so many wonderful memories, and it's sad to think that so many of them were in awe of so many unforgettable times with a man who was undoubtedly awed. We all knew that he had accomplished what he had always wanted to do: make Manchester United champions of Europe for the friends he had lost so tragically at Munich ten years ago.