German footballer
Hermann Nattkämper|
Full name |
Hermann Nattkämper |
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Date of birth |
(1911-10-04)4 October 1911 |
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Date of death |
2 April 2005(2005-04-02) (aged 93) |
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Position(s) |
Defender |
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Years |
Team |
Apps |
(Gls) |
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1928–1930 |
Preußen Gladbeck |
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1930–1936 |
Schalke 04 |
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1936–1937 |
Preußen Gladbeck |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Herman Nattkämper (4 October 1911 – 2 April 2005) was a German football player who most notably was German champion with FC Schalke 04 in 1934 and 1935.
Career
Born in Gladbeck, he became a member of a local football club, Preußen Gladbeck, when he was 14.[1] Tenbrink, the manager of the club, criticized Nattkämper for giving away a penalty. Due to this, he left his club and joined Schalke, where he was attributed to the rise of the club.[1] He helped Schalke win their first football championship in 1934, then won it again in 1935,[2] resulting in Schalke winning back-to-back championships. However, he could not focus on football as his job as a city official and helping his family's drink business was more important. Therefore, he left Schalke after 27 goals in 44 matches.[1] During World War II, Nattkämper was held captive by Russian troops. In captivity, Nattkämper played some matches for a Danzig team. Following his release in 1948, he stated "football was physically out of the question".[1]
Personal life
Nattkämper married his wife Hildegard in 1939, and lived with her in retirement in Gladbeck until his death in 2005.[2]
References