Herman Nattkämper (4 October 1911 – 2 April 2005) was a German football player who most notably was German champion with FC Schalke 04 in 1934 and 1935.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Hermann Nattkämper | ||
| Date of birth | 4 October 1911 | ||
| Date of death | 2 April 2005 (aged 93) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1928–1930 | Preußen Gladbeck | ||
| 1930–1936 | Schalke 04 | ||
| 1936–1937 | Preußen Gladbeck | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
editBorn in Gladbeck, he became a member of a local football club, Preußen Gladbeck, when he was 14.[1] Tenbrink, the manager of the club, criticized Nattkämper for giving away a penalty. Due to this, he left his club and joined Schalke, where he was attributed to the rise of the club.[1] He helped Schalke win their first football championship in 1934, then won it again in 1935,[2] resulting in Schalke winning back-to-back championships. However, he could not focus on football as his job as a city official and helping his family's drink business was more important. Therefore, he left Schalke after 27 goals in 44 matches.[1] During World War II, Nattkämper was held captive by Russian troops. In captivity, Nattkämper played some matches for a Danzig team. Following his release in 1948, he stated "football was physically out of the question".[1]
Personal life
editNattkämper married his wife Hildegard in 1939, and lived with her in retirement in Gladbeck until his death in 2005.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "04.10.2004: Vor 93 Jahren wurde Hermann Nattkämper geboren". 4 October 2004. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
- ^ a b "1911: Hermann Nattkämper wird geboren". 4 October 2018. Retrieved 4 August 2024.