About Ernst Gerlach
Born 1947. Ernst Gerlach is a German handball player.
Ernst Gerlach (born 19 March 1947 in Schönebeck) is a former East German handball player who competed in the 1980 Summer Olympics. He played as a centre back.
He was a member of the East German handball team which won the gold medal. He played one match and scored two goals.
At the 1978 World Championship he came third with the German team.
At club level he played for SC Magdeburg, where he won the 1970, 1977, 1980, 1981 and 1982 East German championships.
In 1980 he was awarded the DDR Patriotic Order of Merit in silver.
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Who is Ernst Gerlach?
German handball player
When was Ernst Gerlach born?
Ernst Gerlach was born on 19 March 1947 in Schönebeck.
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Ernst Gerlach is a handball player.
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Ernst Gerlach is German.
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