Egon Pollak

Gustav "Egon" or "Erwin" Pollak was an Austrian-born footballer who played for the famed SC [Hakoah Wien]. He was also the first ever manager of the Israel [national football team] in their 3–1 loss to the United States just after gaining independence.

Early life

Egon Erwin Pollak was born in Vienna, Austria, to a Jewish family.

Pollak began his career with SC Hakoah Wien in the Austrian League. In 1926, he moved to the United States where he played a single season with the New York Giants of the American [Soccer League (1921–1933)|American Soccer League].