biography
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Rummenigge, Karl-Heinz
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| male
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| lived:
| (1955– )
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| biography:
| Footballer, born in Lippstadt, W Germany. He played locally for Borussia Lippstadt before giving up his job as a bank clerk to join Bayern Munich (1974–84) aged 18. His honours with the club include European Cup (1976) and World Club championship medals. In 1984 he became West Germany's most expensive player when he joined Inter-Milan for £2 500 000. His international record includes three FIFA World Cup finals (1978, 1982, 1986). He scored five goals in the 1982 finals, including a hat-trick against Chile, and scored in the 1986 Final against Argentina, although Germany lost 3–2. During his career he won 95 caps and scored 45 goals for his country, and was twice European Footballer of the Year (1980, 1981). |
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