Late Career
In 1957, the Bomber, as he was called for his powerful strikes, left Anderlecht for the small K. Olse Merksem club in his native town. With him, the club promoted from 3rd to 2nd division and even finished 4th in 1960 for its first season at this level. Later on, the club was renamed Olse Mermans to celebrate the player.
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Famous quotes containing the words late and/or career:
“One who does not study hard when young will find it too late for regret when old.”
—Chinese proverb.
“I’ve been in the twilight of my career longer than most people have had their career.”
—Martina Navratilova (b. 1956)