Bert Trautmann Autographs

Bert Trautmann was a legendary German goalkeeper who was well known for his remarkable success in football. Born in Wuppertal, Germany in 1923, Trautmann was into football from a very young age. During World War II, he joined the German army and was captured by the British. Following his capture, Trautmann was sent to a prisoner of war camp in Manchester, England. It was here that he began playing football with fellow prisoners and word of his skills soon reached the coach of St Helens Town, Jack Friar, who offered him a place in the team.
In 1949, Manchester City’s manager, Jock Thomson, signed Trautmann, and he joined the club as a goalkeeper. Despite criticism from the media and some of the fans over his German origin, Trautmann was determined to prove his worth. He quickly became a vital member of the team, making crucial saves that earned him the nickname “The Cat”. Over the years, Trautmann played for Manchester City in over 500 matches, and his skills were instrumental in helping the team win their first major trophy, the FA Cup in 1956. Trautmann also became the first German to play in an FA Cup final, where he played through most of the game with a broken neck and helped Manchester City lift the trophy.
In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the sport, Bert Trautmann was awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany in 2004. He passed away in 2013 at the age of 89, but his memory and legacy live on. Trautmann will always be remembered as one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time, and his story is a testament to the power of determination, courage, and perseverance.
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Current items with a signature of Bert Trautmann

These are the most current items with a signature of Bert Trautmann that were listed on eBay and on other online stores - click here for more items.

Picture	Item Title	Price	Store
	SIGNED COMMEMORATIVE COVER MAN CITY 1956 BERT TRAUTMANN - FA CUP FINAL	$74.45
	SIGNED FIRST DAY COVER MANCHESTER CITY 1995 BERT TRAUTMANN	$40.60

Traded items with a signature of Bert Trautmann

The most expensive item with a signature of Bert Trautmann (Bert Trautmann Signed Manchester City Football Shirt In A Framed Presentation) was sold in June 2023 for $149.12 while the cheapest item (BERT TRAUTMANN - Manchester City Goalkeeper, 1960s, Signed) found a new owner for $2.49 in June 2020. The month with the most items sold (9) was March 2026 with an average selling price of $13.60 for an autographed item of Bert Trautmann. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in June 2023 with $149.12 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $2.49 was June 2020. In average, an autographed item from Bert Trautmann is worth $19.10.

Most recently, these items with a signature of Bert Trautmann were sold on eBay - click here for more items.

Picture	Item Title	Price	Store
	Bert Trautmann (d. 2013) Signed Album Page - German Soccer Player	$14.98
	Bert Trautmann Signed 16 x 12 Black and White Limited Edition Print EV756	$13.45
	Bert Trautmann Signed 16 x 12 Black and White Autograph Editions, EV752	$13.60
	Bert Trautmann Signed 16 x 12 Colourised Limited Edition Print EV753	$13.46
	Bert Trautmann Signed 16 x 12 Colourised , Limited Edition Print EV753	$13.60
	Bert Trautmann Signed 16 x 12 Colourised , Limited Edition Print EV755	$13.60
	Bert Trautmann Signed 16 x 12 Colourised , Limited Edition Print EV756	$13.60
	Bert Trautmann Signed 16 x 12 Colourised Autograph Editions, EV757	$13.60
	Bert Trautmann Signed 16 x 12 Colourised Autograph Editions, EV758	$13.60
	Bert Trautmann Signed 16 x 12 Colourised Autograph Editions, EV759	$13.60
	Bert Trautmann Signed 16 x 12 Colourised Autograph Editions, EV759	$13.60
	FRAMED 1956 FA Cup Winners Manchester City- Bert Trautmann Hand Signed Photo £45	$59.67
	FRAMED Manchester City 1956 FA Cup Winners- Bert Trautmann Hand Signed Photo £45	$59.67
	Framed Manchester City 1956- Bert Trautmann Hand Signed Photo £45	$59.67
	MANCHESTER CITY Bert Trautmann Picture Card Genuine Autograph Signature	$55.62