Hans Kalb
Hans Kalb ( born July 17 or August 3, 1899 in Nuremberg, † April 5, 1945 in Altdorf bei Nürnberg ) was a German football player, coach and dentist.
Achievements
5x German Champion (1920, 1921, 1924, 1925, 1927)
Playing career
He played as a center-half 1917-1933 for the first football team of the 1st FC Nuremberg. In total he played 681 games. Between 1920 and 1928 he also came up with 15 games (2 goals ) for the German national football team.
The 1.85 m wide Hans calf was considered a " best German footballers of his time " ( Sepp Herberger ). He not only organized the defense of the champion teams of the 1st FC Nuremberg, but initiated thanks to his review and his tactical understanding that in the 1920s, acclaimed flat passing game of the club. This had taught him its discoverer, the Nuremberg Star players and coaches Alfréd Schaffer, who caught up with him in 1917 from the youth of 1.FCN in many hours of practice. In addition, he had a very good shot power that made him a goal threat from a distance. His outstanding importance for the 1st FC Nuremberg was demonstrated by the well-known saying "club at no calf - half".
However, the long-time captain of the club and the German national team was not without controversy. His penchant for good food and alcohol meant that he was more and more obesity over time. Was also criticized for his tendency to command on the football field, according roaring or provoke the enemy by his spells. His lack of self brought him some lock. Thus, a two-month game ban was imposed on him for assault in 1926 after the derby against SpVgg Fürth. 1928 finally brought him his lack of self control a the end of his national team career. At the Olympic football tournament, he was sent off in the match against the eventual champions Uruguay. He had repeatedly criticized the referee, the - also the view of many observers - in favor of Uruguay took its decisions. Germany was eliminated with a 1:4 defeat. Hans calf was blamed for the defeat and excluded from the German Football Association for ever from the national team. This is also because he had left without comment prematurely, however.
The increasing obesity was in 1930 already 25 kg. Hans calf could always shine rare. His performance at a 3:6 defeat of 1.FCN against Hertha BSC commented the editor of the kicker Walther Bense man: "With a calf system has fallen, yes, I would say the last hope for years to come. I am afraid that the seven fat years, seven lean ones will follow. "
He had a point. In 1936 the 1st FC Nuremberg was again German masters. However, Hans calf was involved as a coach of the 1st FC Nuremberg also in this success. In 1933, he had ended his career as a player, after he had completed his dental degree in 1932 with a doctorate successfully and opened her own practice.
Hans calf died on April 5, 1945 from the effects of blood poisoning.
Honors
In memory of him, the city of Nuremberg has named a street in the pond dozen district on 23 January 1975 following him. The Hans- calf - road leads to the Grundig Stadium.
In addition, the block was 2006 9 in the Nuremberg Grundig Stadium named as part of the block was renamed after him.
The northern curve of Nuremberg presented on 19 April 2009, a choreography in honor of Hans calf. In addition to an upper and lower tier hanging screen, which displays it in the dress of a football player, thousands of white list were upheld. It was also a banner with the text " A tribute to Dr. Hans Kalb - One of the best footballers of his time " presents.