
Bayern Munich Confirm Death Of Legendary Striker Gerd Mueller
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Gerd Mueller scored a record 365 goals for Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga during the 1960s and 70s.
Legendary German striker Gerd Mueller died in the early hours of Sunday at the age of 75, his former club Bayern Munich has confirmed. During a glittering career, Mueller scored a record 365 goals for Bayern in the Bundesliga during the 1960s and 70s, as well as scoring 68 times for West Germany in 62 internationals. For the last few years, Mueller had been suffering from dementia. "Today is a sad, black day for FC Bayern and its fans," said Bayern president Herbert Hainer. "Gerd Mueller was the greatest striker there has ever been - and a fine person, a personality in world football. "Without Gerd Mueller, FC Bayern would not be the club we all love today. "His name and the memory of him will live on forever."More Related News