Georg Gawliczek facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Georg Gawliczek | ||
| Date of birth | 2 February 1919 | ||
| Place of birth | Schillersdorf, Upper Silesia Province | ||
| Date of death | 4 September 1999 (aged 80) | ||
| Place of death | Karlsruhe, Germany | ||
| Playing position | Winger | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Meidericher SV | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1943–1947 | FC Schalke 04 | ||
| 1947–1949 | Meidericher SV | ||
| 1949–1950 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | ||
| 1951–1953 | 1. FC Köln | 56 | (2) |
| 1953–1954 | SV Phönix Ludwigshafen | 30 | (4) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 1955–1956 | FC Phönix Bellheim | ||
| 1956–1960 | Germany (assistant) | ||
| 1960–1964 | FC Schalke 04 | ||
| 1964–1966 | Hamburger SV | ||
| 1967–1968 | Karlsruher SC | ||
| 1969–1970 | FC Zürich | ||
| 1970–1971 | Young Fellows Zürich | ||
| 1971–1973 | SV Südwest Ludwigshafen | ||
| 1973–1975 | Tennis Borussia Berlin | ||
| 1975–1976 | SC Wacker 04 Berlin | ||
| 1976–1978 | Freiburger FC | ||
| 1978–1980 | SV Waldhof Mannheim | ||
| 1981–1983 | Hertha BSC | ||
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Georg Gawliczek was a German football player and a very successful coach. He was born on February 2, 1919, and passed away on September 4, 1999. He spent many years helping different football clubs in Germany and Switzerland.
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Georg Gawliczek: A Football Journey
Georg Gawliczek was a true football expert. He started his career as a player and then became a respected manager. He was known for his dedication to the sport.
His Time as a Player
Georg Gawliczek played as a winger. This means he played on the sides of the football field. Wingers are usually fast players who help attack and score goals. They also help set up goals for their teammates.
He played for several well-known German clubs. From 1943 to 1947, he was part of FC Schalke 04. After that, he played for MSV Duisburg and 1. FC Kaiserslautern. Later, from 1951 to 1953, he played for 1. FC Köln. He finished his playing career at SV Südwest Ludwigshafen.
Becoming a Football Coach
After his playing days, Georg Gawliczek decided to become a football manager. A manager is like the head coach of a team. They plan strategies, train players, and make important decisions during games.
His coaching career began in 1955 with FC Phönix Bellheim. He then became an assistant coach for the German national team from 1956 to 1960. This was a very important role, helping the national team prepare for big matches.
Coaching Big Clubs
Georg Gawliczek managed many famous clubs throughout his career. From 1960 to 1964, he was the manager of FC Schalke 04, one of his former playing clubs. He then moved to Hamburger SV from 1964 to 1966.
He also coached Karlsruher SC and spent time managing clubs in Switzerland, like FC Zürich and SC Young Fellows Juventus. Later, he returned to Germany to manage teams such as SV Südwest Ludwigshafen, Tennis Borussia Berlin, and Hertha BSC. His last coaching role was with Hertha BSC from 1981 to 1983.
Georg Gawliczek's long career as both a player and a manager made him an important figure in German football history.
