But the true story of Manchester City goalkeeper Bert Trautmann has inspired a major movie that begins shooting this summer.
But Manchester’s communal rabbi, Dr Alexander Altmann, reminded them that an individual should not be punished for his country’s sins.
Trautmann played down his bravery, saying: “If I had known I had broken my neck, I would have been off like a shot.”
As a piece of fiction, a film about a former Nazi paratrooper who becomes a hero of English football might struggle to convince audiences.
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