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The Handball Player Who Died During a Game and They Just Kept Playing
09/26/2026
The Handball Player Who Died During a Game and They Just Kept Playing
In 1936, a handball player named Max Müller literally died on the court during a championship match in Germany. The referees looked at each other, shrugged, and told everyone to keep playing until the final whistle. We dive into this absolutely unhinged moment in sports history that somehow isn't talked about more, and try to understand the wild logic of early 20th century sports officials.
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