Hans Bauer facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Hans Bauer | ||
| Date of birth | 28 July 1927 | ||
| Place of birth | Munich-Sendling, Germany | ||
| Date of death | 31 October 1997 (aged 70) | ||
| Place of death | Munich, Germany | ||
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1937–1946 | MTV München | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1946–1948 | Wacker München | ||
| 1948–1959 | Bayern Munich | 259 | (12) |
| International career | |||
| 1951–1958 | West Germany | 5 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Hans Bauer was a German football player born on July 28, 1927. He played as a defender, which means his main job was to stop the other team from scoring goals. He was a well-known player in his time and represented both famous clubs and his country.
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Hans Bauer's Football Journey
Hans Bauer started his football journey in his hometown of Munich, Germany. He played for a youth club called MTV München from 1937 to 1946. After that, he joined Wacker München for two years, from 1946 to 1948. These early years helped him become a strong and reliable defender.
Playing for Bayern Munich
Hans Bauer spent most of his professional career with Bayern Munich, one of Germany's biggest football clubs. He played for Bayern Munich for 11 years, from 1948 to 1959. During his time there, he played in 259 games and scored 12 goals. Playing so many matches for such a big club shows how important he was to the team. He helped Bayern Munich win the German Cup in 1957.
Representing West Germany
Besides playing for clubs, Hans Bauer also had the honor of playing for his country. He was part of the West Germany national team from 1951 to 1958. During this time, he played in 5 international games. Even though he didn't score any goals for the national team, his defensive skills were valuable.
He was also part of the West Germany squad that won the 1954 FIFA World Cup in Switzerland. This was a huge achievement for German football. Being part of a World Cup-winning team is one of the highest honors a football player can achieve.
More About Hans Bauer
Hans Bauer passed away on October 31, 1997, in Munich, Germany. He is remembered as a dedicated defender who played a key role for Bayern Munich and contributed to West Germany's historic World Cup victory.
