Hannes Löhr
German footballer and manager
About Hannes Löhr
Lived 1942 – 2016 (aged 73). Hannes Löhr was a German association football player and association football coach.
Johannes Löhr (5 July 1942 – 29 February 2016) was a German professional football player and manager.
The striker scored 166 top division goals for 1. FC Köln, more than any other Köln player. It was his header back across the goal in extra-time against England, from a Jürgen Grabowski cross, that enabled Gerd Muller's winner in the 3–2 quarter-final win.
After his career as player, he managed 1. FC Köln between 1983 and 1986. In 1986, he began working for the DFB and was coach of the West German team that won Bronze at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul.
He died on 29 February 2016.
Honours 1. FC Köln FIFA World Cup third place: 1970 UEFA European Championship: 1972
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Who was Hannes Löhr?
German footballer and manager (1942-2016)
When was Hannes Löhr born?
Hannes Löhr was born on 5 July 1942 in Eitorf.
When did Hannes Löhr die?
Hannes Löhr died on 29 February 2016 in Cologne.
What was Hannes Löhr's occupation?
Hannes Löhr was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Hannes Löhr?
Hannes Löhr was German.
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