Because the World Cup did not take place for another 12 years (due to World War II), he famously had possession of the Jules Rimet trophy until the 1950 FIFA World Cup.
Karena Piala Dunai tak berlangsung selama 12 tahun ke depan (karena Perang Dunia II), ia menjadi terkenal karena menyimpan Trofi Jules Rimet hingga Piala Dunia FIFA 1950.