- Schon, Helmut
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▪ 1997German association football (soccer) player and coach who, during 14 years, 1964-78, as coach of the West German national team, guided West Germany to the World Cup final twice (losing in 1966 and coming back to win in 1974) and to the European championship twice (winning in 1972 and losing on a penalty shoot-out in 1976); he retired with a career record of 87 wins, 31 draws, and 21 losses (b. Sept. 15, 1915—d. Feb. 22, 1996).
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Universalium. 2010.