About Ton van den Hurk
Lived 1933 – 2021 (aged 88). Ton van den Hurk was a Dutch association football player.
Antonius "Ton" van den Hurk (3 March 1933 – 6 April 2021) was a Dutch footballer who played as a defender.
Playing career Club Born in Eindhoven, van den Hurk started his career at local club FC Eindhoven. However, he moved to the newly founded professional side Sportclub Venlo '54 in 1954 after experiencing a lack of playing time. After Venlo'54 merged with amateur club VVV-Venlo, he scored FC VVV's first ever professional league goal from the penalty spot on 28 November 1954 away against Ajax. He later won the 1958–59 KNVB Cup with the club.
After relegation from the Eredivisie in 1962, he was sold to Sittardia, but left them in 1963 for amateur club SV Panningen, only to return to VVV for one more season. He played his last game for them in April 1965 against FC Volendam.
International He earned 13 caps for the Netherlands national under-19 team between 1950 and 1951.
Managerial career Van den Hurk coached at amateur sides Belfeldia, SV Blerick, Wittenhorst and VV Swalmen.
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Who was Ton van den Hurk?
Dutch association football player (1933-2021)
When was Ton van den Hurk born?
Ton van den Hurk was born on 3 March 1933 in Eindhoven.
When did Ton van den Hurk die?
Ton van den Hurk died on 8 April 2021 in Weert.
What was Ton van den Hurk's occupation?
Ton van den Hurk was an association football player.
What nationality was Ton van den Hurk?
Ton van den Hurk was Dutch.
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