Simplify the following text for a Grade 8 native English-speaking person.
Original: JosÃ Carlos Bauer , commonly known as Bauer ( November 21 , 1925 -- February 4 , 2007 ) was a former Brazilian football player and manager .
Simplified: JosÃ Carlos Bauer ( 21 November 1925 â `` 4 February 2007 ) was a former Brazilian football player .