Watch: Gerd Mueller (1945-2021) tributes and highlights

• by Mike Woitalla  @MikeWoitalla, Aug 15, 2021

Gerd Mueller, "Definitely the most important player in the history of German soccer," according to Jupp Heynckes, died on Sunday.

"The most likable player I ever had. An understanding, honest man who could do so much." -- Udo Lattek

"He was the most important player in the history of Bayern. ... He scored all the goals for us and goals are the most important thing in soccer."
-- Franz Beckenbauer.

Gerd Mueller stats
Bayern Munich: 566 goals in 607 games (1964-79)
West Germany: 68 goals in 62 games (1966-74) -- including the 1974 World Cup final gamewinner and 10 goals at the 1970 World Cup.
Fort Lauderdale Strikers: 38 goals in 71 games (1979-81).