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Maurice Bunyan

1894 – 1967

English footballer and manager

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About Maurice Bunyan

Lived 1894 – 1967 (aged 73). Maurice Bunyan was a British association football player and association football coach.

Maurice Taylor Bunyan (11 November 1893 – December 1967) was an English football player and manager active primarily in Belgium and France.

Playing career Bunyan played as a striker in Belgium for Racing Club de Bruxelles (where he scored 150 goals in 158 matches) He also competed for Great Britain at the 1920 Summer Olympics.

Managerial career Bunyan managed French side Bordeaux between 1945 and 1947. Following his coaching experience, Bunyan wrote a book in French named Le football simplifié, with the help of Jules Rimet. In 1947 he followed Helenio Herrera as a coach of Stade Francais.

Personal life Bunyan's father was Charles Bunyan Sr. and his brother was Charles Bunyan Jr.

Honours

Club

RC Bruxelles Belgian Cup: 1911–12

Individual Belgian First Division top scorer: 1911-12 (35 goals), 1913-14 (28 goals)

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Important facts

Born
14 October 1894, Chesterfield
Birth century
19th century
Died
1 December 1967
Occupation
Association football player, association football coach
Nationality
United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Also known as
Maurice Taylor Bunyan

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Maurice Bunyan?

English footballer and manager (1894-1967)

When was Maurice Bunyan born?

Maurice Bunyan was born on 14 October 1894 in Chesterfield.

When did Maurice Bunyan die?

Maurice Bunyan died on 1 December 1967.

What was Maurice Bunyan's occupation?

Maurice Bunyan was an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality was Maurice Bunyan?

Maurice Bunyan was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Maurice Bunyan

· Wikidata: Q2279874

· DBpedia: Maurice Bunyan

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