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Questions about Jürgen Grabowski

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Who was Jürgen Grabowski?

Jürgen Grabowski was a German footballer who played for Eintracht Frankfurt and the West Germany national team. He won the UEFA European Championship in 1972 and the FIFA World Cup in 1974, and he is considered the greatest player in Eintracht Frankfurt's history.

When was Jürgen Grabowski born and when did he die?

Jürgen Grabowski was born in Wiesbaden, West Germany, on the 7th of July 1944. He died in Wiesbaden on the 10th of March 2022, at the age of 77.

What club did Jürgen Grabowski play for?

Grabowski played for Eintracht Frankfurt after joining the club in 1965, having started his career at SV Biebrich 1919 and FV Biebrich 1902 in Wiesbaden. With Eintracht he won the German Cup in 1974 and 1975 and the UEFA Cup in 1979-80.

Why was Jürgen Grabowski called the best substitute in the world?

At the 1970 World Cup in Mexico, Grabowski earned that description for his impact coming off the bench. In the semi-final against Italy he set up Karl-Heinz Schnellinger's last-second equalizer, though West Germany lost the match 4-3 after extra time.

Did Jürgen Grabowski win the World Cup?

Grabowski won the FIFA World Cup with West Germany in 1974, becoming a world champion on the 7th of July 1974 at the Munich Olympic Stadium alongside his Eintracht Frankfurt teammate Bernd Hölzenbein, on his 30th birthday.

How did Jürgen Grabowski's career end?

Grabowski's playing career ended in 1980 after he was injured by Lothar Matthäus, the same year an injury kept him out of Eintracht Frankfurt's UEFA Cup final win. He later had a brief spell as Eintracht's manager and was named the club's honorary captain.