Egon Pollak
Austrian-Israeli footballer and coach
About Egon Pollak
Lived 1898 – 1981 (aged 82). Egon Pollak was an Austrian and Israeli association football player and association football coach.
Gustav "Egon" or "Erwin" Pollak (, 12 November 1898 – 21 January 1981) was an Austrian-born footballer who played for the famed SC Hakoah Wien (a.k.a. Hakoah Vienna). He was also the first ever manager of the Israel national football team in their 3–1 loss to the United States just after gaining independence.
Early life Egon Erwin Pollak was born in Vienna, Austria, to a Jewish family.
Club career Pollak began his career with SC Hakoah Wien in the Austrian League. In 1926, he moved to the United States where he played a single season with the New York Giants of the American Soccer League.
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Who was Egon Pollak?
Austrian-Israeli footballer and coach (1898-1981)
When was Egon Pollak born?
Egon Pollak was born on 12 November 1898 in Vienna.
When did Egon Pollak die?
Egon Pollak died on 21 January 1981 in Germany.
What was Egon Pollak's occupation?
Egon Pollak was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Egon Pollak?
Egon Pollak was Austrian and Israeli.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Egon Pollak. https://biography.guide/egon-pollak/
MLA: "Egon Pollak." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/egon-pollak/.
Chicago: "Egon Pollak." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/egon-pollak/.
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