Hans Bangerter
- July 29, 2022
- 98 years
About Hans Bangerter
Hans Bangerter, 98, Swiss football administrator, general secretary of UEFA (1960–1989).
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|Hans Bangerter (10 June 1924 – 29 July 2022) was a Swiss football administrator who was the General Secretary of the UEFA from 1960 to 1989. Starting in 1989 he served as chairman of the board of the Euro-Sportring Foundation. As of June 2019, Bangerter was still attending the UEFA Congress and major UEFA competition finals. He died on 29 July 2022, aged 98.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 11 questions
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1.On what date was Hans Bangerter born?
- A.29 July 1922
- B.10 June 1960
- C.29 July 1989
- D.10 June 1924correct
Hans Bangerter was born on 10 June 1924.
Source: biographical entry
2.What was the nationality of Hans Bangerter?
- A.Swisscorrect
- B.French
- C.German
- D.Austrian
Hans Bangerter was a Swiss football administrator.
Source: biographical entry
3.What was the primary professional role of Hans Bangerter?
- A.Football administratorcorrect
- B.Team manager
- C.Sports journalist
- D.Professional footballer
Hans Bangerter was a Swiss football administrator.
Source: biographical entry
4.In what year did Hans Bangerter's tenure as UEFA General Secretary begin?
- A.1924
- B.1989
- C.2022
- D.1960correct
Hans Bangerter served as the General Secretary of the UEFA starting in 1960.
Source: career section
5.What role did Hans Bangerter take on starting in 1989?
- A.Director of a sports agency
- B.Chairman of the board of the Euro-Sportring Foundationcorrect
- C.President of the FIFA
- D.Consultant for UEFA
Starting in 1989, Hans Bangerter served as chairman of the board of the Euro-Sportring Foundation.
Source: career section
6.On what date did Hans Bangerter pass away?
- A.29 July 1989
- B.10 June 2019
- C.29 July 2022correct
- D.10 June 2022
Hans Bangerter died on 29 July 2022.
Source: biographical entry
7.What was the age of Hans Bangerter at the time of his death?
- A.89
- B.99
- C.92
- D.98correct
Hans Bangerter died at the age of 98.
Source: biographical entry
8.As of June 2019, which events was Hans Bangerter still attending?
- A.Youth academy tournaments
- B.Olympic qualification games
- C.FIFA World Cup matches
- D.UEFA Congress and major UEFA competition finalscorrect
As of June 2019, Hans Bangerter was still attending the UEFA Congress and major UEFA competition finals.
Source: career section
9.What was the year Hans Bangerter finished his role as UEFA General Secretary?
- A.1989correct
- B.1980
- C.2019
- D.1960
Hans Bangerter served as the General Secretary of the UEFA until 1989.
Source: career section
10.Which foundation did Hans Bangerter chair after his time at UEFA?
- A.The Swiss Football Trust
- B.The European Sports League
- C.The Euro-Sportring Foundationcorrect
- D.The UEFA Foundation
Hans Bangerter served as the chairman of the board of the Euro-Sportring Foundation.
Source: career section
11.Which activity was Hans Bangerter confirmed to be doing in 2019?
- A.Publishing his memoirs
- B.Attending major UEFA competition finalscorrect
- C.Coaching a youth team
- D.Serving on the Swiss Olympic Committee
In 2019, Hans Bangerter was confirmed to be attending major UEFA competition finals.
Source: career section
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