Karl Stürmer (9 October 1882 – 1943) was an Austrian professional

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Playing career

As a footballer, he grew up in Wiener Cricket; then he played as full-back for

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/ref> With Wiener AC he won a Tagblatt Pokal in 1901. He played two matches with Austria national team.

Coaching career

In 1918 Stürmer began a long career as manager in Austria and Italy. He managed Reggiana and

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Death

He died in 1943, shot by the Germans in

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References

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