Jean Batmale
French footballer and manager
Born
September 18th, 1895
130 years ago
Died
June 3rd, 1973
52 years ago — 77 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
France
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Born in 1895, this individual played as a midfielder in French football. He began his career with FC Lyon and later joined AS Saint-Étienne, contributing to the team's competitive presence during the 1920s. Transitioning into management, he took the helm at several clubs, most notably managing AS Saint-Étienne in the 1940s. His leadership and tactical understanding of the game helped shape the future of these teams.
Played for FC Lyon and AS Saint-Étienne
Managed AS Saint-Étienne in the 1940s
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