About Erwin Keller
Lived 1905 – 1971 (aged 66). Erwin Keller was a German field hockey player.
Erwin Keller (8 April 1905 in Concepción - 31 July 1971 in West Berlin) was a field hockey player from Germany, who won the silver medal for his country at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin.
Four members of his family have won field hockey gold for Germany. His son Carsten Keller captured the gold medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics as did three of his grandchildren, all as strikers. Andreas became Olympic champion in 1992 (Barcelona), after winning silver at the two previous Olympics in Los Angeles (1984) and Seoul (1988). Natascha competed in three Olympics, winning gold at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. At the 2008 Summer Olympics Florian also won the gold medal for Germany.
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Who was Erwin Keller?
field hockey player
When was Erwin Keller born?
Erwin Keller was born on 8 April 1905 in Concepción.
When did Erwin Keller die?
Erwin Keller died on 31 July 1971 in West Berlin.
What was Erwin Keller's occupation?
Erwin Keller was a field hockey player.
What nationality was Erwin Keller?
Erwin Keller was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Erwin Keller. https://biography.guide/erwin-keller/
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