Kees Krijgh Sr.
 Krijgh (1950) | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Cornelis Krijgh | ||
| Date of birth | 20 August 1921 | ||
| Place of birth | 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands | ||
| Date of death | 15 June 2007 (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 | |||
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]
Career
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]BVV
References
[edit]- ^ 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.
- ^ "Kees Krijgh Sr". Olympedia. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b Mees, Henk; Lauwen, Piet (2012). Olympische sporen in 's-Hertogenbosch (in Dutch). Rosmalen: L'Esprit. pp. 33–36. ISBN 9789081902304.
- ^ a b "Oud-international Kees Krijgh overleden". Voetbal International (in Dutch). 17 June 2007. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
External links
[edit]- Kees Krijgh at National-Football-Teams.com
- Kees Krijgh at EU-Football.info
- Kees Krijgh at Olympedia
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