Kees Krijgh Sr.

Cornelis "Kees" Krijgh Sr. (20 August 1921 – 15 June 2007) was a Dutch footballer who played his entire career for BVV Den Bosch. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1948 Summer Olympics.[1][2]

Kees Krijgh Sr.
Personal information
Full name Cornelis Krijgh
Date of birth (1921-08-20)20 August 1921
Place of birth 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands
Date of death 15 June 2007(2007-06-15) (aged 85)
Place of death 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1940–1957 BVV Den Bosch
International career
1948–1950 Netherlands 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Born in 's-Hertogenbosch, Krijgh Sr. played for BVV Den Bosch his entire career as a defensive midfielder.[3] In 1948, he won the league title with the club. He was capped three times for the Netherlands; his international debut was during the 1948 Summer Olympics. This match, in the preliminary round against Ireland, ended in a 3–1 win. Despite this, the Dutch team was eliminated in the first round.[4]

During his career he was also called "de kleine Kees Krijgh" ("the small Kees Krijgh").[5] He was an uncle of Kees Krijgh Jr., who played for PSV and Cercle Brugge in the 1970s.

Death

On 15 June 2007, Krijgh Sr. died at the age of 85 in the Oosterhof nursing home. His wife, Suze already preceded him. "After a life characterised by simplicity, cordiality, concern and love," could be read in the obituary.[4]

Honours

BVV

References
  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Kees Krijgh Sr. Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 11 October 2018.
  2. "Kees Krijgh Sr". Olympedia. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
  3. van Oirschot, Anton; Jansen, A.C.; Koesen, L.S.A. (1985–1986). Encyclopedie van Noord-Brabant : in 4 delen (in Dutch). Baarn: Market Books. p. 359. ISBN 9789065930637.
  4. Mees, Henk; Lauwen, Piet (2012). Olympische sporen in 's-Hertogenbosch (in Dutch). Rosmalen: L'Esprit. pp. 33–36. ISBN 9789081902304.
  5. "Oud-international Kees Krijgh overleden". Voetbal International (in Dutch). 17 June 2007. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
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