– Jaroslav Burgr was a commanding and reliable central defender who anchored both Sparta Prague and the Czechoslovak national team throughout the 1930s. Known for his strength, aerial dominance, and positional discipline, he played with quiet authority and unwavering consistency. A key figure in the side that reached the 1934 World Cup final, Burgr embodied the classic no-nonsense defender: tough, resilient, and indispensable at the heart of the back line.