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.

Club career

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.