Helmut-Haller-Obituary

Helmut Haller

Obituary

FRANKFURT (AP) — Helmut Haller, who scored the first goal of the 1966 World Cup final and was one of the first Germans to play in Italy, died late Thursday at his home in Augsburg after a long illness. He was 73.

Haller put Germany ahead in the 1966 World Cup final at Wembley Stadium, but England won the title 4-2 in extra time.

"He was one of the best teammates I've ever had," Franz Beckenbauer said.

Haller, who had been in ill health for several years, won Italian championships with Bologna (1964) and Juventus (1972 and 1973).

Germany players will wear black armbands in the World Cup qualifier against Ireland later Friday and Haller will be honored before the match against Sweden on Tuesday.

Haller played 33 games for Germany and scored 13 goals, including six at the 1966 World Cup.

"Helmut Haller was an outstanding personality of German football," said Wolfgang Niersbach, president of the German football federation. "His achievements, especially at the 1966 World Cup, remain unforgettable."

Haller played for his hometown side Augsburg before moving to Bologna in 1962, where he played until 1968. He then joined Juventus and stayed there until 1973, when he returned to Augsburg.


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TO THE HALLER FAMIY,MAY (GOD) GIVE YOU THE PEACE AND COMFORT YOU DESERVE.HE HAS SAID,"(I-I MYSELF AM THE ONE THAT IS COMFORTING YOU PEOPLE.)isaiah 51:12)

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

as it says in leviticus chap 12, 11-4: go ye now to rest and contentment. go with godspeed and remplitude. these words give us all peace at this time.

You have my deepest sympathy. May good memories provide solace
for your family during this challenging time;
and may God provide you with the assurance that you will see
your loved one again in Paradise. John 17:3

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

To the Haller Family and Friends,
We are sorry for your loss. We "pray that you will have more and more of God's grace and peace" during this difficult time.--1 Peter 1:2 Holy Bible Easy-to-Read Version
Helmut will be missed.

With deepest sympathy to the family during your time of sorrow. Psalms 46:1 says: God is for us a refuge and strength during difficult times. May God grant you the comfort to endure.

RIP