Antoine Redin
A French football stalwart who dedicated his entire career to the east, shaping the identity of Nancy both on the pitch and from the dugout.
1934–2012 (age 78)·French footballer·Birthday: September 4·The Silent Generation
Biography
Antoine Redin's story is woven into the fabric of football in northeastern France. A loyal one-club man for the majority of his playing days, he anchored the defense of FC Nancy with a gritty, uncompromising style that made him a fan favorite. His understanding of the game naturally led him into management, where he took the helm at AS Nancy-Lorraine. Redin's coaching philosophy was built on the defensive solidity he exemplified as a player, instilling discipline and a strong collective spirit. While his time at SC Bastia presented new challenges, his legacy remains firmly tied to Nancy, representing an era of local players who became enduring symbols of their club.
The Silent Generation
1928–1945
Born between the Depression and the end of WWII. Too young to fight, old enough to remember. They became the conformist middle managers of the 1950s — and the civil rights leaders who quietly dismantled Jim Crow.
Antoine was born in 1934, placing them squarely in The Silent Generation. The events that shaped this generation — world wars, depression, and rapid industrialization — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
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Antoine's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1934Born
Gas: $0.19/galPresident: Franklin D. Roosevelt"Stars Fell on Alabama" — Jack TeagardenBest Picture: It Happened One Night
1939Started school
World War II begins; The Wizard of Oz premieres
Gas: $0.19/galMin wage: $0.30/hrPresident: Franklin D. Roosevelt"Over the Rainbow" — Judy GarlandBest Picture: Gone with the Wind
1947Became a teenager
India gains independence; the Dead Sea Scrolls found
Gas: $0.23/galHome: $6,600Min wage: $0.40/hrPresident: Harry S. Truman"Near You" — Francis CraigBest Picture: Gentleman's Agreement
1950Could drive
Korean War begins
Gas: $0.27/galHome: $7,354Min wage: $0.75/hrPresident: Harry S. Truman"Goodnight Irene" — Gordon Jenkins & The WeaversBest Picture: All About Eve
1952Could vote
Queen Elizabeth II ascends the throne
Gas: $0.27/galHome: $8,350Min wage: $0.75/hrPresident: Harry S. Truman"Blue Tango" — Leroy AndersonBest Picture: The Greatest Show on Earth
1955Turned 21
Rosa Parks refuses to give up her bus seat
Gas: $0.29/galHome: $9,550Min wage: $0.75/hrPresident: Dwight D. Eisenhower"Rock Around the Clock" — Bill Haley & His CometsBest Picture: Marty
1964Turned 30
Civil Rights Act signed; Beatles arrive in America
Gas: $0.30/galHome: $13,450Min wage: $1.25/hrPresident: Lyndon B. Johnson"I Want to Hold Your Hand" — The BeatlesBest Picture: My Fair Lady
1974Turned 40
Nixon resigns the presidency
Gas: $0.53/galHome: $22,600Min wage: $2.00/hrPresident: Gerald Ford"The Way We Were" — Barbra StreisandBest Picture: The Godfather Part II
1984Turned 50
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1994Turned 60
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
2004Turned 70
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2012Died at 78
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
Key Achievements
- Spent the core of his playing career at FC Nancy, making over 200 appearances for the club.
- Later managed AS Nancy-Lorraine in the French first division.
- Served as head coach of SC Bastia in Ligue 1.
- Earned a reputation as a tough, reliable defender throughout his playing days.
Did You Know?
He was born in the commune of Laneuveville-devant-Nancy, in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department of eastern France.
His entire professional playing career was spent with clubs in eastern France: FC Nancy, Toulouse FC, and AS Nancy.
He managed SC Bastia during the 1979-1980 season.
“My heart has always been with Nancy, on that pitch, in that shirt.”
