Julius Hirsch
German footballer and Olympian
Born
April 7th, 1892
132 years ago
Died
May 8th, 1945
79 years ago — 53 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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A German footballer, played as a forward for FC Bayern Munich. Represented Germany in international competitions, including the 1912 Summer Olympics. His career was cut short due to the rise of the Nazi regime, which targeted him due to his Jewish heritage. He was ultimately killed in a concentration camp during the Holocaust.
Played for FC Bayern Munich
Competed in the 1912 Olympics
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