André Gascard
French footballer (1890–1969)
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André Gascard (16 November 1890,[1] – 16 October 1969) was a French football defender who played most of his career at Sète and Marseille.
Date of birth
16 November 1890
Place of birth
Agen, France
Date of death
16 October 1969 (aged 78)
Place of death
Marseille, France
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Gascard with his wife and children in 1937 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 16 November 1890 | ||
| Place of birth | Agen, France | ||
| Date of death | 16 October 1969 (aged 78) | ||
| Place of death | Marseille, France | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| FC Sète | |||
| Stade Helvétique de Marseille | |||
| 1917–1919 | Marseille | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| 1938–1939 | Marseille | ||
| 1941–1942 | Marseille | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Biography
André Gascard was captain of the Olympique de Marseille team which reached the final of the 1919 USFSA Football Championship which Marseille lost 4–1 against Le Havre.[2] OM managed great performances at the national level, although the range of national competitions at the time diminishes their achievements somewhat.
He became coach of the Marseille club in 1939 and 1941. He later became chairman, and then head archivist for OM.
Gascard was also the father of five children, including the artist Tibet.
Honours
Gascard for Marseille
(in first row, third from left)
(in first row, third from left)
Marseille
- USFSA Football Championship runner-up: 1919