After the war Erbstein rejoined Torino , this time in the capacity of a trainer ; this was one of the most noted spells in Italian football as the Torino side became known as '' Grande Torino '' . Erbstein ( as '' technical director '' ) along with Englishman Leslie Lievesley ( as trainer ) were co-managers during the 1948 – 49 season . Disaster struck on 4 May 1949 when Erbstein and the majority of the Torino team died in the Superga air disaster
Superga air disaster
Superga air disaster
Ernő Egri Erbstein