Hippolyte Van den Bosch
Belgian footballer
About Hippolyte Van den Bosch
Lived 1926 – 2011 (aged 85). Hippolyte Van den Bosch was a Belgian association football player and association football coach.
Hypoliet Geraard van den Bosch (30 April 1926 – 1 December 2011 ), nicknamed Poly, was a Belgian footballer who finished top scorer of the Belgian League in 1954 while playing for Anderlecht. He played eight times with the Belgium national team between 1953 and 1957. "Poly" made his international debut on 22 November 1953 in a 2–2 friendly draw against Switzerland and he scored twice. Van den Bosch was in the team for the 1954 FIFA World Cup.
Honours
Player Anderlecht Belgian First Division: 1953–54, 1954–55, 1955–56, 1958–59
Individual Belgian First Division top scorer: 1953–54 (29 goals)
Manager Anderlecht Belgian Cup: 1972–73 Belgian League Cup: 1973
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Hippolyte Van den Bosch?
Belgian footballer (1926–2011)
When was Hippolyte Van den Bosch born?
Hippolyte Van den Bosch was born on 30 April 1926 in Brussels metropolitan area.
When did Hippolyte Van den Bosch die?
Hippolyte Van den Bosch died on 1 December 2011 in Brussels.
What was Hippolyte Van den Bosch's occupation?
Hippolyte Van den Bosch was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Hippolyte Van den Bosch?
Hippolyte Van den Bosch was Belgian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Hippolyte Van den Bosch
· DBpedia: Hippolyte Van den Bosch
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hippolyte Van den Bosch. https://biography.guide/hippolyte-van-den-bosch/
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