1971-72 (55 years ago today) match reports and photos

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No.

There were a few other players who also wore glasses when playing.

Joop Van Daele of Feyenoord who scored the winning goal against Estudiantes in the 1970 Intercontinental Cup. During the goal celebrations his glasses were ripped off by the Argentinians and allegedly smashed to pieces on the pitch

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Jef Jurion

 

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Jef Jurion

 

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Jef Jurion

Rinus Israel scored in the 1970 European cup final also wore glasses while playing, not sure if he did that day though.

 

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Rinus Israel scored in the 1970 European cup final also wore glasses while playing, not sure if he did that day though.

Seems to have been a thing in the Benelux

 

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Rinus Israel scored in the 1970 European cup final also wore glasses while playing, not sure if he did that day though.

Not in the 1970 European Cup final. Came on as substitute in three 1974 World Cup matches.