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Bert Trautmann - R.I.P
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citytill1die84
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Sad :( RIP Big BT
everythingchangesbutblue
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R.I.P Legend
Bert was a lovely, gentle giant of a man who all the time in the world for fans.
I count myself so lucky to have met him on several occasions.
On one such occasion was when I went to get his book signed a couple of years back in Manchester. People were queuing out the door, and he should have been in the Trafford Centre at 2pm to do a signing session there. It was now almost 3pm, and we were at the back of the line. We got to him and I thanked him for staying behind. He said "Oh, don't worry about it, I would never leave if there were still people here waiting to see me".
The next day he was presented to the crowd, and given a framed shirt by Garry Cook and Shay Given:
<a class="postlink" href="http://www.mcfc.co.uk/citytv/Features/2010/April/Bert-Trautmann-video" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.mcfc.co.uk/citytv/Features/2 ... mann-video</a>
(end of the video)
After he walked down the tunnel, Garry had to help Bert stay up because he was overcome with emotion he could barely stand up. I followed them past the dressing rooms and stopped because I was choked up myself. I just watched Bert stagger down the corridor leaning on Garry.
I also met his son at his home in East Anglia. He had no idea how famous his father was. Due to the various family issues, he didn't know Bert that well. He only knew "he played for Man City and he played in the FA Cup didn't he?". I couldn't get across to his son how famous and well loved his father was by football fans from across the board.
There is no doubt that they will realise that now as the football world comes together to pay tribute to this true legend.
The neckbrace he had to wear after his injury is in the National Football Museum, along with a lock of his hair he gave to a nurse as a thank you for looking after him.
God bless Bert.
I count myself so lucky to have met him on several occasions.
On one such occasion was when I went to get his book signed a couple of years back in Manchester. People were queuing out the door, and he should have been in the Trafford Centre at 2pm to do a signing session there. It was now almost 3pm, and we were at the back of the line. We got to him and I thanked him for staying behind. He said "Oh, don't worry about it, I would never leave if there were still people here waiting to see me".
The next day he was presented to the crowd, and given a framed shirt by Garry Cook and Shay Given:
<a class="postlink" href="http://www.mcfc.co.uk/citytv/Features/2010/April/Bert-Trautmann-video" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.mcfc.co.uk/citytv/Features/2 ... mann-video</a>
(end of the video)
After he walked down the tunnel, Garry had to help Bert stay up because he was overcome with emotion he could barely stand up. I followed them past the dressing rooms and stopped because I was choked up myself. I just watched Bert stagger down the corridor leaning on Garry.
I also met his son at his home in East Anglia. He had no idea how famous his father was. Due to the various family issues, he didn't know Bert that well. He only knew "he played for Man City and he played in the FA Cup didn't he?". I couldn't get across to his son how famous and well loved his father was by football fans from across the board.
There is no doubt that they will realise that now as the football world comes together to pay tribute to this true legend.
The neckbrace he had to wear after his injury is in the National Football Museum, along with a lock of his hair he gave to a nurse as a thank you for looking after him.
God bless Bert.
Sparkys-Army
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Rip Blue :(
meldrew
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Rip
Why Always Ste
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Legend.
Bert Trautmann - R.I.P
Bert Trautmann - R.I.P
greasedupdeafguy
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What a remarkable life he had. R.I.P Bert.
manimanc
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gutted me has this,god bless him,thanks for the memories big man..