Markus Weinzierl
Football manager with Bundesliga experience
Born in 1974, a German football manager and former player. Transitioned from playing as a midfielder to managing several clubs in the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga. Managed teams including FC Augsburg, Schalke 04, and VfB Stuttgart. Achieved promotion with FC Augsburg to the Bundesliga, leading the team to their first-ever top-flight participation. Known for tactical intelligence and a focus on team development.
Managed FC Augsburg to Bundesliga promotion
Coached Schalke 04 in the Bundesliga
Managed VfB Stuttgart in top German football
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Baseball pitcher and Hall of Famer
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December 28th, 1900 125 years ago
Died
1986 40 years ago — 86 years old
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Comic book publisher and producer
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December 28th, 1922 103 years ago
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English middle-distance runner, Olympian
Born
December 28th, 1870 155 years ago
Died
1949 77 years ago — 79 years old
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Born
December 28th, 1976 49 years ago
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