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Alois Hess

1903 – 1956

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Lived 1903 – 1956 (aged 53). Alois Hess was an Austrian and Israeli association football player and association football coach.

Lajos Alois Hess (; 1903–1956) was an Austrian footballer who played for Hakoah Vienna and Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Career Hess started playing for Hakoah Vienna in 1919 was part of the squad that beat West Ham United in London, scoring the third goal of the match, as well as being part of the team that toured North America in 1927 and 1929.

Hess emigrated to Mandatory Palestine in 1934, joining Maccabi Tel Aviv, as well as serving as the team's manager. In 1937 Hess was appointed as manager of the newly formed Beitar Tel Aviv,

In 1949, Hess was appointed as manager of the Israel national team ahead of the national team's 1950 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign. In his first match as manager of the national team, against Cyprus, Israel recorded its first victory as independent country (having previously beaten Lebanon as Mandatory Palestine in 1940), beating its rivals 3–1. The national team was beaten in both qualification matches by Yugoslavia, and Hess left the position.

Hess returned to Beitar Tel Aviv in 1954, as the team was at risk of relegation to Liga Bet He died in Tel Aviv on 3 July 1956 during a practice.

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Lajos Alois Hess

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Alois Hess?

Footballer (1903–1956)

When was Alois Hess born?

Alois Hess was born on 3 January 1903 in Austria.

When did Alois Hess die?

Alois Hess died on 3 July 1956 in Tel Aviv.

What was Alois Hess's occupation?

Alois Hess was an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality was Alois Hess?

Alois Hess was Austrian and Israeli.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alois Hess

· Wikidata: Q4734229

· DBpedia: Alois Hess

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