About Leon Sperling
Lived 1900 – 1941 (aged 41). Leon Sperling was a Polish association football player and association football coach.
Leon Sperling (7 August 1900 – 15 December 1941) was a Polish footballer.
Life Sperling was born in Kraków, and was Jewish. He was a forward, playing on the left wing. Sperling represented Cracovia, the team he led in 1921, 1930, and 1932 to the Championship of Poland. He also played in 16 games for the Poland national team, including Poland's lone game at the 1924 Paris Olympic Games. He was regarded as a highly skilled dribbler. He also coached in Lviv. His Jewish teammate, Józef Klotz, was also killed in the Holocaust. Ekstraklasa: 1921, 1930, 1932
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Who was Leon Sperling?
Polish footballer (1900-1941)
When was Leon Sperling born?
Leon Sperling was born on 7 August 1900 in Kraków.
When did Leon Sperling die?
Leon Sperling died on 15 December 1941 in Lviv, Lvov Ghetto.
What was Leon Sperling's occupation?
Leon Sperling was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Leon Sperling?
Leon Sperling was Polish.
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