Ottmar Walter
German footballer and 1954 World Cup champion
Born
March 6th, 1924
101 years ago
Died
June 16th, 2013
12 years ago — 89 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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Played as a forward, contributing to the success of 1. FC Kaiserslautern and the West Germany national team. Key player in the 1954 FIFA World Cup, which West Germany won, earning the title in a significant match against Hungary. His athletic career was marked by notable team performances and individual contributions in various domestic competitions.
Won the 1954 FIFA World Cup with West Germany
Played for 1. FC Kaiserslautern
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