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Hakoach Vienna soccer team became world famous when they defeated West Ham United by a score of 5–1, becoming the first non-English league to beat England on British soil. Britain soccer culture was much more advanced than its neighbours in Europe. As such it was a huge surprise to see a local team beat a first league British team. Hakoah soccer team later explained that as a … [Read more...] about Hakoah Vienna football group – postcard after winning the Austria championship (1925)

A traveling trophy of Hakoah Vienna team. The trophy was awarded to the team by Dr. Paul Weisengrun, demonstrating the importance of Hakoah Vienna activities for the Jewish community in Vienna. … [Read more...] about Hakoah Vienna Traveling Trophy (1914)

Hakoah Vienna often competed in light athletics and relay racing was a popular sport. This photo shows the passing of the baton between runners - possible Spielman and Tishler Paul. The race mostly likely took place at the Prater where Hakoah leased its sporting ground since 1922. … [Read more...] about Relay Race – Hakoah Vienna (1927)

Jewish sports club were about more than just sport. The clubs grew within local Jewish communities and cultural events were a big part of their appeal. While Jewish sports club grew within their respective communities being part of the global Maccabi World Union movement allowed access to global events and interstate games. Joining a Jewish Sport club at the time required paid … [Read more...] about Maccabi World Union Stamps – Bar Kochba Berlin Membership (1928)

A silver medallion from the first Maccabiah games in 1932. The keychain medallion is decorated with flowers and plants on the top and the medal is 2 sided. One side show an illustration of the Olympieion - the Hellenic Temple of Olympian Zeus, as well as Hellenic letters. On the other side the Hebrew text reads: "המכביה הראשונה בארץ ישראל 1800 שנים לבר כוכבא ולזכרו" - The … [Read more...] about A Medallion from the 1st Maccabiah (1932)