About Erich Retter
Lived 1925 – 2014 (aged 89). Erich Retter was a German association football player.
Erich Retter (17 February 1925 – 27 December 2014) was a German footballer.
Club career With VfB Stuttgart he won twice the German football championship in 1950 and 1952.
International career Retter won 14 caps for West Germany between 1952 and 1954. After appearing regularly for the team before tournament he missed out the 1954 FIFA World Cup which West Germany won because of an injury.
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Who was Erich Retter?
German footballer (1925-2014)
When was Erich Retter born?
Erich Retter was born on 17 February 1925 in Plüderhausen.
When did Erich Retter die?
Erich Retter died on 27 December 2014 in Stuttgart.
What was Erich Retter's occupation?
Erich Retter was an association football player.
What nationality was Erich Retter?
Erich Retter was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Erich Retter. https://biography.guide/erich-retter/
MLA: "Erich Retter." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/erich-retter/.
Chicago: "Erich Retter." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/erich-retter/.
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