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Netherlands lost this match with 2β3. Verlegh played a total of 8 matches for the Dutch national squad, in which he scored 2 times. Although Verlegh would play a 9th match against Denmark, the Dutch national manager deemed him not fit to play.
364:. At the age of 10 Verlegh founded the Ginnekensche Voetbal Vereniging (GVV). At this time Antoon Verlegh was nicknamed 'De Rat' (English: The Rat) because of his quick play and moves. In 1908 Verlegh joined NOAD. In 1912 NOAD and ADVENDO merged to form
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Verlegh Stadion. In gratitude for the work and the impact Antoon Verlegh had for NAC Breda, the fanatic NAC fans also dedicated a
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magazine 'De Klok' and in the thirties he was appointed as a mental coach. For his positive impact on the club, NAC honoured him as chairman of honour at NAC Breda in 1951.
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295:Netherlands
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193:Prinsenbeek
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204:Midfielder
157:1896-03-29
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1053:Buitelaar
671:NAC Breda
492:in 2006.
445:The Hague
412:Cor Kools
403:Amsterdam
366:NAC Breda
334:NAC Breda
290:1920β1927
272:NAC Breda
267:1912β1931
226:1908β1912
216:1906β1908
143:Full name
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1652:Molenaar
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