video source: RTL.de
The chanting for the applause was part of Uwe Seeler’s life. His last award was induction into the first eleven, the Hall of Fame of German football. He was able to celebrate many successes in his life and yet Uwe always remained modest:
“And that’s why I just want to say thank you very much. It makes me proud that you get such an honor at a later age, and that’s what I am, unfortunately. And that you haven’t forgotten me makes me even prouder. Thank you very much.” – Uwe Seeler
Uwe Seeler will not be forgotten, because he wrote football history. The center forward scores more than 500 times for HSV, becomes German champion, DFB cup winner and top scorer. Equally unforgettable was the Hinterkopf goal against England at the 1970 World Cup, the most spectacular goal in 72 international matches. In the same year he also becomes honorary captain of the German national team. In 1970 he was the first athlete to receive the Federal Cross of Merit. Two years later, Seeler is hanging up his football boots. methods did he become famous for his down-to-earthness? Did we love Uwe?