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Erich Hof

1936 – 1995

Austrian footballer

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Lived 1936 – 1995 (aged 58). Erich Hof was an Austrian association football player and association football coach.

Erich Hof (3 August 1936 – 25 January 1995) was an Austrian football player and coach who played as a forward.

Career Born in the Brigittenau district of Vienna, Hof began playing football as a striker with FC Hochstädt. In 1952, he joined Wiener Sport-Club, where he would play until 1969, with the exception of a brief stint with Austria Wien in 1964. He led the Austrian league in goal-scoring in 1959 and 1961 with 32 and 21 goals respectively. Hof was a leading Austrian footballer in the 1960s and was known as "The Professor of Football" (Der Professor des Fußballs).

Hof made 37 appearances and scored 28 goals for the Austria national team from 1957 to 1968. He made his debut in a friendly match against West Germany on 10 March 1957.

Career statistics International Scores and results list Austria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Hof goal.

Personal life Hof died from lung cancer in a Vienna hospital on 25 January 1995.

He was the brother of retired footballer Norbert Hof.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Erich Hof?

Austrian footballer (1936–1995)

When was Erich Hof born?

Erich Hof was born on 3 August 1936 in Vienna.

When did Erich Hof die?

Erich Hof died on 25 January 1995 in Vienna.

What was Erich Hof's occupation?

Erich Hof was an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality was Erich Hof?

Erich Hof was Austrian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Erich Hof

· Wikidata: Q700822

· DBpedia: Erich Hof

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