Otto Gmeling
Otto Gmeling | |
|---|---|
 Gmelin (standing, third from the right) in 1910 | |
| 9th President of FC Barcelona | |
| In office 14 October 1909 – 17 November 1910 | |
| Preceded by | Joan Gamper |
| Succeeded by | Joan Gamper |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1876 Wangen im Allgäu, Germany |
| Died | 29 October 1925 (aged 48–49) Esslingen am Neckar, Germany |
Otto Gmeling or Gmelin, also known as Grand Otto (1876 – 29 October 1925), was a German and president of FC Barcelona from 1909–1910.
He was president of the club when they won their first domestic title, the Copa del Rey in 1910. They also won a Catalan championship undefeated and their first Pyrenees Cup.
Under Gmelings presidency, the club gained a gradual increase in the number of spectators who came to watch the games, which marked the transition from amateur to professional football.
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References[edit]
- Ptrantl, Harald (27 November 2009). "110 Fakten zu 110 Jahren FC Barcelona" (in German). La Ola.
- "Profile of Otto Gmelin". FC Barcelona.