About Walter Eschweiler
Born 1935. Walter Eschweiler is a German association football referee.
Walter Eschweiler (born September 20, 1935) is a retired German football referee. He is known for having refereed one match in the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain where he was accidentally knocked to the floor by a Peruvian and his cards and notebook fell out of his pocket onto the ground.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Walter Eschweiler?
German football referee
When was Walter Eschweiler born?
Walter Eschweiler was born on 20 September 1935 in Bonn.
What is Walter Eschweiler's occupation?
Walter Eschweiler is an association football referee.
What nationality is Walter Eschweiler?
Walter Eschweiler is German.
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· Wikipedia: Walter Eschweiler
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Walter Eschweiler. https://biography.guide/walter-eschweiler/
MLA: "Walter Eschweiler." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/walter-eschweiler/.
Chicago: "Walter Eschweiler." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/walter-eschweiler/.
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