Gert Bals

Gert Bals (18 October 1936 – 20 May 2016) was a Dutch footballer. He played as a goalkeeper.

Bals became the first Dutch goalkeeper in an UEFA Cup final, when he played for Ajax in the 1969 European Cup Final against Milan.Voormalig Ajax-keeper Gert Bals overleden - Volkskrant 

He played 216 official matches for Ajax after making his debut for them in August 1965 and won 4 league titles with the club.Oud-keeper Gert Bals overleden - Ajax  He won the Dutch Footballer of the Year Award in 1969.

He finished his career at Vitesse after losing Ajax´ number one jersey to Heinz Stuy in 1970.

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Category:1936 births
Category:2016 deaths
Category:Footballers from Utrecht (city)