Walter Nausch 1907 – 1957

Biography

Walter Nausch was born on February 5, 1907, in Vienna, Austria, during a time of great change in European history. He became known for his work as a footballer, contributing to the sporting culture of his native country during the early-to-mid twentieth century. His life spanned a period that witnessed significant transformations in Austrian society and the world at large.

On July 11, 1957, Walter passed away in Obertraun at the age of fifty, his life cut short by a myocardial infarction. Though his time was relatively brief, he left a mark through his athletic pursuits and participation in the football community. His final resting place is at Ottakringer Friedhof in Vienna’s Ottakring district, where he was laid to rest among the grounds that reflect the city of his birth.

Walter Nausch’s legacy remains part of Austrian sporting history, representing a generation of athletes who helped shape the nation’s football tradition during the interwar and postwar years.