Willi Müller (football official)

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Willi Müller (* 1911 ; † December 18, 2004 ) was a German shoe manufacturer and between 1970 and 1977 president of 1. FC Kaiserslautern . He was also the holder of the Golden Badge of Honor and the Golden Ring of Honor of the association.

With his factory, Müller had specialized in luxury shoes for women and in 1957 initially signed a production transfer agreement with Salamander . Later he completely sold his Waldfischbach factory to Salamander.

He was elected President of 1. FC Kaiserslautern on March 20, 1970, succeeding Hans Adolff , who was the director of the worsted spinning mill . In 1971, Müller was the only president of a Bundesliga club who focused solely on the club and did not pursue any other profession. During his tenure, 1. FC Kaiserslautern played their first European Cup game on September 13, 1972 and reached the DFB Cup finals in 1972 and 1976. In 1972 Müller brought Klaus Toppmöller from Eintracht Trier . With 108 goals, the striker is FCK's record scorer to this day. Even Ronnie Hellström and Hans-Peter Briegel debuted in Mueller's term for 1. FC Kaiserslautern.

Müller had referees and linesmen lead through his shoe factory and placed packages for them to take away at the exit. In 1977, Der Spiegel commented that victories for visiting teams in Kaiserslautern were rare at the time. Müller is considered the founding father of women's football at 1. FC Kaiserslautern. The women's football division was founded in 1970. On March 7, 1977 Müller was replaced by Jürgen Friedrich , who at that time was the first former professional footballer as president of a Bundesliga club.

Individual evidence

  1. The Betze Burns: Ex-President Willi Müller has passed away
  2. Zeit Online: Salamander shares are marketable
  3. Spiegel Online: Playful Millions
  4. ^ Spiegel Online: That will be one
  5. ^ Spiegel Online: Censorship for censors
  6. Spiegel Online: Don't trust anyone over 50