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Gerd Muller scores the winning goal in 1974 World Cup Final
Gerd Müller, a legend in Germany and Bayern Munich, has passed away at 75.
Muller was one of the greatest strikers ever, scoring 68 goals in his 62 appearances for West Germany. He also scored the winning goal against the Netherlands in 1974's World Cup final.
During his 15-year tenure at Bundesliga giants Bayern, he also scored 547 goals during 594 games.
Herbert Hainer, Bayern president, stated that today was a "sad and dark day" for FC Bayern and all its fans.
"Gerd Müller was the greatest striker ever - and a fine individual, a personality of world football. We share deep sorrow with Uschi, his wife, and his entire family.
Gerd Müller would have prevented FC Bayern from being the club that we love today. His name and his memory will be remembered forever.
"One of the greatest legends of history"
Muller was twice named German footballer-of-the-year. He won the Golden Boot for scoring 10 goals at 1970 World Cup. Also, he won the Ballon d'Or in that year.
Two years later, he helped West Germany win European Championship. He scored twice in a 3-0 victory against the Soviet Union.
Oliver Kahn, chief executive of Bayern, stated that Gerd Muller's passing deeply upsets all.
"He is one of the greatest legends of FC Bayern's history, his achievements are unrivalled today and will always be part of the great history FC Bayern and all German football.
Gerd Muller, as a player and person, stands for FC Bayern's development to become one of the most important clubs in the world. Gerd will always be in our hearts."
A record holder for decades
Gerd Müller scored the winning goal at the 1974 World Cup final
In his 15 years with Bayern, Muller was seven times the Bundesliga's highest scorer. From 1972, when he scored 85 goals, to 2012 when Lionel Messi overtook his total, Muller held the record for most goals in one calendar year.
His record of 40 goals per Bundesliga season, set in 1971-72, stood for 49 years until it was broken in May by Robert Lewandowski.
Muller was able to help Bayern win four Bundesliga Cup and DFB Cup titles as well as three European Cups, one European Cup Winners Cup, and an Intercontinental Cup.
The club announced that he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2015.
Muller's amazing numbers make it a goal machine for country and club - Muller's incredible numbers
Muller was a member of Bayern in the Bundesliga (1965-1979). This picture shows Muller celebrating winning the 1974 European Cup. He has scored twice in the final
