Brody, Sandor : Jews In Sports @ Virtual Museum

Brody, Sandor

Brody was a member of the Hungarian National team from 1903-1912 and played in 17 international games, scoring one goal. According to Andrew Handler in From the Ghetto to the Games, Brody was a remembered for his, "diligence, endurance, enthusiasm, and dependability." A sweeper, which is considered the toughest and most important defensive position, Brody was a muscular, yet agile, player who dominated the air in front of his goal with his head play.

Birth and Death Dates:
unknown

Career Highlights:
In 1903, Brody made his debut both with the Hungarian National team and with the top league in the country. A member of FTC (Ferencvarosi TC), Brody helped his club win the Hungarian Championship that season with a record of 10-1-3 (they outscored their opponents 51-11). After finishing second the following year, FTC won the title in 1905, 1907, and 1909-1913. They also captured the Hungarian Cup in 1913. Brody played 307 matches for FTC during his career.

During this time, Brody was a regular at halfback for the National team and played in 17 international games. He scored the only goal of his career in 1912, his final season with the National team.

Origin:
Hungary



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References:
encyclopedia of JEWS in sports, by Bernard Postal, Jesse Silver, and Roy Silver (New York: Bloch Publishing Co., 1965)
From the Ghetto to the Games: Jewish Athletes in Hungary, by Andrew Handler (Boulder, Colorado: East European Monographs, 1985)


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