DFB honorary captain Uwe Seeler is dead. The HSV legend died at the age of 85. This was reported by “Bild”, citing Seeler’s family environment.
In the recent past, Seeler has repeatedly struggled with health problems. A few months ago, the legendary HSV professional fell in his house in Norderstedt.
Shortly before his 85th birthday he had already fallen in his house. Two years ago, an artificial hip joint was put in after another fall.
Seeler wore the HSV jersey from 1946 to 1972 and resisted all financial temptations from other European countries. The Hanseatic city made “Us Uwe” an honorary citizen in 2003.
From 1954 to 1970, Seeler played 72 international matches and scored 43 goals. The attacker was part of four World Cups. He became German champion with HSV in 1960, followed by winning the DFB Cup three years later. Seeler was voted “Footballer of the Year” three times (1960, 1964 and 1970). From 1995 to 1998 he led HSV as president.