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19. Bert Trautmann

 Trautmann was once knocked out after receiving a heavy blow to the neck in the 1956 Cup Final. After recovering consciousness and with no substitutes allowed, Bert decided to play on. A heroic last 15 minutes ensued where despite his injuries Trautmann made many great saves to help Manchester City hold on and lift the cup.

Three days later an x-ray revealed that Trautmann in fact had broken his neck!

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