RIP Gerd Müller - 'Der Bomber'

[Ray_Evans]

Der Bomber

One of the finest strikers of any era has died aged 75.

Mexico '70 was the first World Cup I can remember, & amongst a host of legends, Gerd Müller was my first non - Spurs football hero.

Respect, too, to Bayern - they really do know how to look after their great players post-retirement.

 

[gilzeantheking]

He was pretty increible. he had that really low centre of gravity and could turn on a sixpence. I watched a documentary about him quite recently he had his demons, mainly with alcohol. Sad how many geniuses are flawed. I see he fell prey to the awful Alzheimers.

RIP

 

[kursaal]

Gerd broke my heart as a 9 year kid in 1970 World Cup against England. He was one of the most clinical goalscorers I have even seen. Watched that great Bayern team so many times where Gerd was the ace finisher supreme. Rest in Peace Der Bomber. You were pure class.

 

[inclineyid]

Too young to have seen him play, but his numbers, wow! Goals per game even putting Kane in the shade and up there with best ever! RIP

 

[soflapaul]

Legend.

 

[Black]

His numbers were Bananas.

 

[Col_M]

He was an awesome striker. Probably an in PC nickname these days but it perfectly described his playing style.