Ya'akov "Yankela" Grundman (; 20,

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: Jakub Grundman, alternatively Jakob Grundman or Ja’akow Grundman; July 1939,

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– 24 May 2004,

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) was a

-born

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i professional

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player and manager.

Biography

Early life

Grundman was born in

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before the outbreak of

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. After the

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, Grundman's family went into hiding with a Polish farmer near the town of

. Grundman spent three years hiding in the town, many times going weeks at a time before getting something to eat. At the end of the war, Grundman's father returned to work in the flour business and owned a small bakery. The Grundman's shared profits with the Polish farmer and before making

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to Israel, they gave him their business and two houses. Upon arrival to Israel, the family settled in the

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Playing career

Growing up in

, Grundman joined the local side, Bnei Yehuda. Being the only

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in the squad, Grundman was nicknamed "The Pole." Grundman was part of the squad as they achieved promotion for the first time to the

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in 1959.

Managerial career

After retiring as a player, Grundman began a career as a manager, winning the double with

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in 1977, as well the Israeli league in 1980 with

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and the State Cup with

Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv F.C. (, ''Moadon Kaduregel Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv''), commonly referred to as Bnei Yehuda (), is an Israeli football club from the Hatikva Quarter of the city of Tel Aviv. The club is a member of the Liga Leumit. History The ...

in 1968, and with

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in 1974. The peak of his managerial career was when ha, alongside

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had jointly coached

between 1988 and 1992, and were one goal short of qualifying for the

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Later life and death

Grundman spent years in the hospital fighting

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. In 2004,

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chairman, Itche Menahem presented him with the

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. Grundman passed the next day. Before the funeral, his coffin was brought to

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so that the public could pay their respects. On 27 March 2004, three days after Grundman's death, the Israel national team held a moment of silence for Yankeleh before their friendly match against

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Honours

Playing honours

Club

;

: * State Cup: 1968

Managerial honours

Club

;

: * State Cup: 1973–74 ;

: *

: 1976–77 * State Cup: 1976–77 ;

: *

: 1979–80 ;

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: *

Toto Cup The Israel Toto Cup (, ''Gvia Ha'Toto'') is an association football tournament that features clubs in the two highest divisions in Israel: the Israeli Premier League Ligat ha'Al, Ligat Ha'Al; and the Israeli 2nd division Liga Leumit. Both of the ...

(2): 1986–87, 1987–88

Individual

: 2004

References

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