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Bernd Hölzenbein, World Cup winner with West Germany in 1974, dies at 78

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FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Bernd Hölzenbein, who won a crucial penalty in West Germany’s victory over the Netherlands in the 1974 World Cup final, has died. He was 78. Hölzenbein’s former club Eintracht Frankfurt said in a statement Tuesday that he died Monday while with his family, without giving further details. “One of the greatest we have ever had,” the club wrote on social media. Hölzenbein played 40 games for West Germany but is best known …

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The Hindu

Bernd Hoelzenbein, 1974 World Cup winner, passes away aged 78

In the 1974 World Cup final against the Netherlands in Munich, Hoelzenbein won the penalty converted by Paul Breitner which levelled the score at 1-1.

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Associated Press News

Bernd Hölzenbein, World Cup winner with West Germany in 1974, dies at 78

Bernd Hölzenbein, who won a crucial penalty in West Germany’s victory over the Netherlands in the 1974 World Cup final, has died. He was 78. Hölzenbein’s former club Eintracht Frankfurt

16 days ago·United States

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

Soccer-Germany World Cup winner Hoelzenbein dies aged 78

(Reuters) - Germany's 1974 World Cup-winning striker Bernd Hoelzenbein has died at the age of 78, his former club Eintracht Frankfurt said on Tuesday. Read full story

16 days ago·Malaysia

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The Sun

Germany World Cup winner and Eintracht Frankfurt legend dies aged 78

GERMANY World Cup winner Bernd Holzenbein has died at the age of 78. The attacker passed away on Monday evening after a long, serious illness. GettyBernd Holzenbein won the World Cup with Germany in 1974[/caption] Holzenbein had recently suffered from severe dementia. During his playing days he played as a striker or winger. He starred for the West German team before it unified with East Germany, and played a significant role in winning the Jul…

16 days ago·United Kingdom

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Winnipeg Free Press

Bernd Hölzenbein, World Cup winner with West Germany in 1974, dies at 78

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Bernd Hölzenbein, who won a crucial penalty in West Germany’s victory over the Netherlands in the 1974 World Cup final, has died. He was 78. Hölzenbein’s […]

16 days ago·Winnipeg, Canada

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