When was Dražan Jerković born and where?
Dražan Jerković entered the world on the 6th of August 1936 in Šibenik. At that moment, his hometown belonged to the Kingdom of Yugoslavia.
Questions about Dražan Jerković
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How many goals did Dražan Jerković score for Dinamo Zagreb between 1954 and 1965?
He scored exactly 300 goals during his eleven-year tenure with the club. He appeared in 315 games for Dinamo Zagreb while maintaining a ratio of nearly one goal per game played.
What award did Dražan Jerković win at the 1962 FIFA World Cup in Chile?
Jerković received the World Cup Golden Boot after scoring four times at the tournament held in Chile. Those four goals tied him with five other players for top scorer status.
Why did Dražan Jerković retire from professional football around 1966?
Severe injuries forced Dražan Jerković to retire early from professional play at the height of his career. This happened when he had just turned thirty years old.
When was Dražan Jerković the manager of the Croatia national team?
His tenure as the first manager of the Croatia national team lasted from 1990 until 1992 following independence. Earlier in history he played once for Croatia in 1956 during a friendly against Indonesia.