André Tassin 1902 – 1986

Biography

André Tassin was born on December 24, 1902, in Meurchin, a small commune in northern France. He grew up during a formative period for French sport and developed a passion for football that would define much of his life. His early years were shaped by the post-World War I era, a time when football was becoming an increasingly popular pastime across Europe.

Throughout his life, Tassin dedicated himself to the sport of football, contributing to the game during a significant period of its development in France. He lived through dramatic historical changes across the twentieth century, from the interwar years through the post-World War II reconstruction of European society. His career reflected the evolution of French athletics during these transformative decades.

Tassin spent his final years in La Madeleine, another community in northern France, where he remained until his death on July 12, 1986, at the age of 83. He left behind a legacy connected to French football history, representing a generation of athletes who helped establish the sport’s foundations in their country. His life spanned nearly nine decades, witnessing and participating in the growth of modern sports in France.