Franz Zhorny
Franz Zhorny (* 1949 in Vienna ; † January 20, 2006 there ) was an Austrian handball goalkeeper .
Franz Zhorny experienced the zenith of his sporting career in the 1978/79 season after he moved from Union West-Vienna to UHK Krems . In the nine years of his career he never managed to achieve the championship title with a team. His sporting career ended in St. Pölten , initially as a player and finally as a manager of the Union, in whose promotion from the state to the A league he played a key role.
As a goalkeeper for the Austrian national team , he played 80 times and took part in five world championship tournaments.
On the day of his death, Zhorny suddenly collapsed after feeling unwell during a funeral.
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| SURNAME | Zhorny, Franz |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Austrian handball goalkeeper and official |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1949 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Vienna |
| DATE OF DEATH | January 20, 2006 |
| Place of death | Vienna |