André Gascard (born 16 November 1890,[1] died 16 October 1969) was a footballer. He played most of his career at Sète and Marseille.

André Gascard

André Gascard with his wife and children in 1937.
Personal information
Date of birth	(1890-11-16)November 16, 1890
Place of birth	Agen, France
Date of death	October 16, 1969(1969-10-16) (aged 78)
Place of death	Marseille, France
Position(s)	Defender
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
	FC Sète
	Stade Helvétique de Marseille
1917–1919	Marseille
Teams managed
1938–1939	Marseille
1941–1942	Marseille
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Biography

André Gascard was captain of the Olympique de Marseille team which reached the final of the Championnat de France USFSA against Le Havre AC (4-1) in 1919.[2] OM managed great performances at the national level, although the range of national competitions at the time diminishes their achievements somewhat.

He became coach of the Marseille club in 1939 and 1941. He later became chairman, and then head archivist for OM.

André Gascard was also the father of five children, including the artist Tibet.

Playing career

• FC Sète
• Stade Helvétique de Marseille
• Olympique de Marseille

Managing career

• 1938-1939 : Olympique de Marseille
• 1941-1942 : Olympique de Marseille

Honours

• Vice-champion of France USFSA 1919 against Le Havre AC (4-1) with Olympique de Marseille.

Notes and references

External links

• Coaches of OM at the official site, unecatef
• Photo and portrait (1918-1919) at om4ever.com
• Career as coach, at om1899.com