About Dick Been
Lived 1914 – 1978 (aged 63). Dick Been was a Dutch association football player.
Dirk Been (28 December 1914 – 20 May 1978) was a Dutch football defender who was a non-playing squad member for the Netherlands in the 1938 FIFA World Cup.
Club career He played for hometown side Ajax, but during the Second World War he was forced to work in Germany. There, as a wartime Guest Player, he played for Hamburger SV
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dick Been?
Dutch footballer (1914-1978)
When was Dick Been born?
Dick Been was born on 28 December 1914 in Amsterdam.
When did Dick Been die?
Dick Been died on 20 May 1978 in Amsterdam.
What was Dick Been's occupation?
Dick Been was an association football player.
What nationality was Dick Been?
Dick Been was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dick Been. https://biography.guide/dick-been/
MLA: "Dick Been." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dick-been/.
Chicago: "Dick Been." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/dick-been/.
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