Sándor Tátrai (born 8 July 1914, died 5 September 1970) was a Hungarian professional

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Career

He started playing football in

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and later in

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. In 1936, he was signed by

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. He scored his first goal in a 2-0 victory over

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Managerial career

Ferencváros

Between 1958 and 1961, he managed

. He replaced Árpád Csanád. His debuted with a goalless draw against

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at the Népstadion on 2 March 1958. In the

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, Ferencváros finished in the third position. In the

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season, Ferencváros finished in the seventh position. In the

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, Ferencváros finished in the second position. Ferencváros also qualified for the

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. In the

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, Ferencváros finished in the fourth position and Tátrai was replaced by

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. During his management,

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debuted in Ferencváros. In 1966, he managed Ferencváros a second time.

Szombathely

In the

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season, he managed

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. Haladás finished in the 12th position winning 10 matches.

Diósgyór

In the

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season, he managed

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. Diósgyőr finished in the 13th position winning seven matches.

Death

He died in a training match during his spell at

References

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