Museum of Jewish Heritage
Museums & GalleriesBattery Park City
Tell Our Boy That I Played Soccer Again
May 29, 2026 - Jul 31, 2026
Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun
Description
Tell Our Boy That I Played Soccer Again is the story of Paul Mahrer, a Jewish professional footballer who represented Czechoslovakia at the 1924 Paris Olympics, and played tournaments across Europe into the 1930s. In 1942, Mahrer was arrested by the Gestapo and deported to Theresienstadt. In letters to his wife, which survived, he expressed his love for his family and devotion to the game: “We have enough. Tell our boy that I played soccer again and even played well and was successful. My beloved, just stay healthy and well. I love you. Kisses …” In 1945, Mahrer was liberated and reunited with his family.
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Features
Accessibility
- Large Print
- Open and/or Closed Captioned
- Assistive Listening System
- Sign Language Interpretation
- Wheelchair Accessible
Amenities
- Has Restaurant Amenity
Type
- Maritime/Waterfront
- Culture & History
- Museums