Volkmar Groß facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 31 January 1948 | ||
| Place of birth | Berlin, Germany | ||
| Date of death | 3 July 2014 (aged 66) | ||
| Height | 1.93 m | ||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1967–1972 | Hertha BSC | 101 | (0) |
| 1972–1974 | Hellenic FC | ||
| 1974–1976 | FC Twente | 65 | (0) |
| 1977 | Tennis Borussia Berlin | 17 | (1) |
| 1977–1979 | Schalke 04 | 35 | (0) |
| 1979 | Minnesota Kicks | 15 | (0) |
| 1979–1983 | San Diego Sockers | 125 | (0) |
| National team | |||
| 1970 | West Germany | 1 | (0) |
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Volkmar Groß (born January 31, 1948 – died July 3, 2014) was a German professional footballer. He played as a goalkeeper. He spent seven seasons playing in the Bundesliga, which is Germany's top football league. His teams included Hertha BSC, Tennis Borussia Berlin, and FC Schalke 04.
Volkmar Groß also played one game for the German national team. This was a friendly match against Greece. He even scored one goal in the Bundesliga from a penalty kick.
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Volkmar Groß's Football Journey
Starting His Career
Volkmar Groß was born in Berlin. He started his football career in 1967 with the club Hertha BSC. In 1971, there was a problem with some football matches. Because of this, Groß was suspended from the Bundesliga for two years. He was also not allowed to play for the national team ever again.
Playing Abroad
During his two-year suspension, Volkmar Groß played for Hellenic FC in South Africa. At that time, South Africa was not a member of FIFA. This was due to UN sanctions against the country. This meant he could play there without breaking his suspension rules.
Return to Germany and Move to the USA
In 1977, Volkmar Groß returned to Germany. He joined the team Tennis Borussia Berlin. In 1979, he moved to the United States. He signed with the Minnesota Kicks team. This team was part of the North American Soccer League.
He started that season with Minnesota. However, he finished it playing for the San Diego Sockers. He played for the Sockers for many seasons. This included five outdoor seasons and two indoor seasons in the NASL. He also played one season in the Major Indoor Soccer League. He stopped playing football in 1984.
Volkmar Groß passed away on July 3, 2014, after being ill for a long time.
Achievements
- UEFA Cup finalist: 1974–75 (This means his team reached the final match of the UEFA Cup competition.)
See Also
In Spanish: Volkmar Groß para niños
