Fritz Walter
Fritz Walter (1920-2002) was a prominent German footballer and a key player for the national team immediately after World War II. He played for 1. FC Kaiserslautern and had a long-standing presence in the national team from 1937 to 1959, with a break during the war years. Walter is best known for leading West Germany to victory in the 1954 FIFA World Cup, an event famously dubbed the 'Miracle of Bern,' where they triumphed over Hungary in a stunning final. This victory was significant for the German people as it marked a moment of national pride and recovery following the devastation of the war.
Born on Oct 31, 1920 (104 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Germany | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 63,860 | $3,845,000 | 2,931$ |
| Totals | 1 | 83,783,942 | 63,860 | $3,845,000 | 2,931$ |
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Germany:
Fritz Walter is recognized as a significant personality during the formative years of the Federal Republic of Germany.
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Switzerland:
Fritz Walter was the captain of the legendary 1954 World Cup-winning team and is associated with FC Kaiserslautern.
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Greece:
Fritz Walter was the best playmaker of the German national team immediately after World War II.
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