Erwin Ballabio

Erwin Ballabio ( born October 20, 1918 in Bettlach, † March 4, 2008 in Grenchen ) was a Swiss football player who came from 1939 to 1947 in 27 international appearances in the Swiss national football team.

Career

Association, 1930-1956

In the youth team of FC Grenchen began in 1933 by a random change during a youth game, " goalie " career up to that point as a field player acting in defense Erwin Ballabio. Until 1956 he remained loyal to his hometown club. Three seasons he was on professional training in foreign service ( 1940/41, Lausanne; 1946-48 in Thun). As an outstanding goalkeeper, he was the guarantor for the runner-up in the years 1939, 1940 and 1942 and the indentation in the cup final on March 25, 1940 against Grasshopper Club Zurich. The championship in 1942 decided Grasshoppers with the better goal difference against the same number of points Grenchen, where Ballabio played an outstanding round. Among the most beautiful experiences for the "Black Panther" was one undoubtedly the ride Grenchen in March 1947 for FC Barcelona. In stature, enthusiasm, agility and reflexes, he was the ideal weakly. An impeccable positional play, not afraid of opposing legs, a keen eye for penalty and free kick shooters were other benefits that have been made out to be.

National Team, 1939-47

Its excellent performance and the good performance of his team FC Grenchen effected on February 12, 1939 at the game against Portugal in Lisbon his debut with a 4-2 victory in the national team of Switzerland. With the game on 8 June 1947 in Lausanne under coach Karl Rappan against France, he finished with a 1-2 defeat of his career in the "Nati ". Memorable games were especially 2-1 victory on April 20, 1941 in Bern against Germany, the encounter on May 11, 1946 in London against England, where the British proved their 4-1 home record and its anniversary of 25 countries clearance at 10 November. Bern in 1946 with a 1-0 win against Austria with the strikers Franz Binder and Wilhelm Hahnemann on the part of Austria- Eleven. The best time of Ballabio as goalkeeper fell into the effects of World War 2. This must be taken into account in the number of its missions and participation in big tournaments (failed World Cup tournaments in 1942 and 1946). Karl Rappan, the longtime coach of the Swiss, once ruled as follows on Ballabio: " He was an excellent keeper with a strong sense of positional play. Determined and energetic he intervened in each of the action. His stature, his height and weight gave him decisive advantages. Thanks to his athletic ability, he was an actual ruler of the six-yard area. Of particular note is the conscientiousness with which Ballabio each has prepared. "

Coach, 1956-69

In 1956 he finished after relegation from National League A of his playing career at FC Grenchen and immediately took over the training line for his club. He led the FC in the series 1956/57, now in the National League A back. In the Cup final on 19 April 1959 in Bern against Servette Geneva, he jumped a Senior career for his injured goalkeeper and celebrated a 1-0 victory over 41 -year-old winning the title. In the league, they had already reached the 1959 runner-up behind Young Boys Bern. As defending champion, he led his team back a year later in the cup final. Lucerne sat down with a 1-0 success against but by the Ballabio protégés. In the round of 1963/64, again succeeded with the 3rd rank the encroachment into the table top. In the 1966 World Cup in London, he finished after 10 years of its activity in Grenchen. Now, he was appointed as head of department of the national team in the technical department of the Swiss Football Association. As a coach Alfredo Foni defeat Series 1966/67, could not finish, Ballabio was also used as national coach. With a memorable 7-1 success on May 24, 1967 in Zurich at the European Championship qualifier against Romania, he began his new job. Also the 2-0 away win in Lisbon on April 16, 1969 against the bronze medalist from 1966, Portugal, the qualifying match for the 1970 World Cup in Mexico was a positive example for his work with the national team. After the match against Portugal on November 2, 1969 in Bern, he resigned from the post of national coach.

Profession

The trained upholsterer put during his stays in Lausanne and tuna the foundation for successful work as a businessman. In 1953 he became director of the largest cinema theater in Grenchen and combined with a national cinema chain.

Swell

Football lexicon, Copress Verlag, Munich, 1991, ISBN 3- 7679-0330 -X
The stars of the sport from A - Z, Carl Habel Verlag, Berlin, editorial Bodo Haren Mountain, book no. 3036'0980
The major European football book, Nuttelmann, Jade, 1999, ISBN 3-93-0814-02-1
Special Issue Swiss Football 2005/2006, LOOK sports desk, Zurich, 2005

Bettlach, Switzerland FC Thun Artur Jorge (footballer) Köbi Kuhn

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