When was Helmut Rahn born and when did he die?
Helmut Rahn lived from 1929 until two days before his 74th birthday in 2003. He died in Essen after a life that spanned the mid-20th century.
Questions about Helmut Rahn
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What club did Helmut Rahn play for during the 1954 World Cup victory?
Helmut Rahn played for Rot-Weiss Essen when West Germany won the FIFA World Cup on the 8th of July 1954. The team secured the championship title while he served as an outside right winger.
How many goals did Helmut Rahn score in international matches between 1951 and 1960?
Helmut Rahn scored a total of 21 goals across 40 international matches between 1951 and 1960. He finished as the third maximum scorer in World Cups with 10 total goals.
Where is the lifesize statue of Helmut Rahn located today?
A lifesize statue of Helmut Rahn stands near Georg-Melches-Stadium in Essen on the square named after him. The monument was unveiled on the 11th of July 2004 to mark fifty years since the Bern match.
Who were the parents of Helmut Rahn's children Uwe and Klaus?
Helmut Rahn married Gerti Seller in 1953 and they had two sons named Uwe born in 1954 and Klaus Rahn. The couple raised their family during his professional football career.