Willi Oelgardt
Willi Oelgardt (31 October 1912 – 12 December 1973) was a German footballer and manager who played as a defender. Playing careerOelgardt began his playing career in 1933, playing for SV Victoria 96 Magdeburg until 1937.[1] In 1945, following World War II, Oelgardt joined BSG Einheit Magdeburg, where he played until 1951.[2] Managerial careerOelgardt began his managerial career at FSV Glückauf Brieske-Senftenberg in 1950.[2] In 1952, Oelgardt was appointed manager of East Germany.[3] On 21 September 1952, Oelgardt took charge of East Germany's first ever international fixture, in a 3–0 away loss to Poland.[4] Oelgardt managed East Germany for two further games, a 3–1 away loss to Romania[5] and a 0–0 home draw against Bulgaria.[6] In 1953, Oelgardt joined BSG Motor Oberschöneweide, managing the club until 1955.[2] In 1955, Oelgardt swapped East Berlin for West Berlin, initially managing Tennis Borussia Berlin. Oelgardt subsequently managed Minerva Berlin, Blau-Weiß Berlin, Berliner SV 1892 and SV Nord-Nordstern.[2] References
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