Oskar Rohr
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Oskar Rohr was a German footballer and one of the first footballers to play abroad in a foreign league. He was born in Mannheim, Germany.
Rohr in 1937
RC Strasbourg Alsace
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Racing Club de Strasbourg Alsace, commonly known as RC Strasbourg or simply just Racing, is a French professional association football club founded in 1906 and based in the city of Strasbourg, Alsace.
Oskar Rohr
…he was expelled from Switzerland due to incorrect statements in his tax return. The pursuit of money convinced him to transfer to French League side Racing Strasbourg. Due to his numerous transfers, football magazine "Der Fußball" referred to Rohr as "the Gladiator, whom sells himself abroad." This antagonism towards…
Strasbourg's home stadium since 1914, Stade de la Meinau.
1937 French Cup Final between Sochaux and Strasbourg.
Gilbert Gress. A prominent figure in the history of Strasbourg, he made his debut as a footballer with the team and finished his career there. He then went on to coach Strasbourg in three different spells (the last of which was in 2009), leading the team to its first national title.
Jean-Pierre Papin, coach of the team in the 2006–07 season.