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Hansa Rostock celebrates 60 years: a legendary jersey attracts the audience!
The Kunsthalle Rostock is celebrating the 60th birthday of FC Hansa with a large exhibition – art, history and emotions combined.
Hansa Rostock celebrates 60 years: a legendary jersey attracts the audience!
The Kunsthalle Rostock is currently the venue for a remarkable exhibition on the occasion of the 60th birthday of FC Hansa Rostock. Under the title “Round & square – sometimes dirty”, the presentation attracts not only die-hard fans, but also numerous curious people who previously had no connection to the traditional club. Over 5,500 visitors have already explored the 2,000 square meter exhibition space, which is packed with installations, photos, videos and works of art that address the history, present and future of the association. This information comes from Northern Courier.
A special eye-catcher is a rare jersey with the lettering “Pagelsdorf”, which is displayed by a Hansa fan from Schlagsdorf, Jens Strohschein. This jersey, which was donated to the D-juniors of SG Schlagsdorf in the 1990s by Frank Pagelsdorf, the club's coach at the time, made history: With these jerseys, the team won the district championship in northwest Mecklenburg. Today there are only two examples of these special jerseys left, and one of them is one of the highlights of the exhibition.
Insights into fan culture
The exhibition offers a deep insight into fan culture and the challenges the club faces. Former players and contemporary witnesses have their say and reflect on the past 60 years. The thematic diversity ranges from emotional stories about club culture to social and political issues in the context of football, which are reflected artistically. This lifts Rostock Art Gallery particularly prominent.
Jens Strohschein has a very special story: He calls himself the “needle man” because he stuck two needles into the turf of the Ostseestadion during an important home game against VfB Stuttgart to break a home curse. After this strange action, FC Hansa won the game and the legend was born.
The role of fans in football
The fan culture in Germany has changed significantly over the years. After the Second World War there was little enthusiasm among spectators, but the founding of the Bundesliga and the 1974 World Cup had an impact. The stadium was filled with young fans supporting their teams, singing and clapping their hands in British style. This development describes Planet knowledge. What is particularly noteworthy is that the Ultras, who originally come from Italy and became known in Germany in the 1990s, now represent a strong and organized group within fan culture.
Ultras help make the stadiums shake. The focus is on the club and the game; They are not just spectators, but active contributors to the tense atmosphere. They often use Bengali flares to express their emotions and loudly support the team. This emotional connection to FC Hansa Rostock is vividly explained and made tangible in the current exhibition.
Support for the club remains a moving topic and Jens Strohschein is optimistic that current coach Daniel Brinkmann can lead the team to the Second Bundesliga. The exhibition, which impressively documents the diversity and challenges of football, will be on display at the Kunsthalle Rostock for some time and thus offers plenty of material for discussions among the fans.