deaths
December 8, 1941
Izidor Kürschner, Hungarian football player and coach (born 1885)
Izidor Kürschner
Izidor "Dori" Kürschner, in Brazil primarily known as Dori Kruschner,, was a Hungarian football player and coach. As player he was successful with Budapest club MTK, and also played for the Hungary national team. As coach he succeeded in Germany, winning the national championship with 1. FC Nürnberg. His greatest triumphs were to follow in Switzerland with the Grasshopper Club Zürich, where he won seven titles. Kürschner's arrival to Brazilian football brought tactical innovations which helped to establish the country as one of the world leaders in the sport.
December 8
December 8 is the 342nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 23 days remain until the end of the year.