Helmut Haller dies at 73

October 12, 2012

By Associated Press

FRANKFURT -- Helmut Haller, who scored the first goal of the 1966 World Cup final and was one of the first Germans to play in Italy, died Thursday at his home in Augsburg after a long illness. He was 73.

Haller put Germany ahead in the 1966 World Cup final at Wembley Stadium, but England won the title 4-2 in extra time.

Franz Beckenbauer said Haller was one of the "best teammates I've ever had."

Haller, who had been in ill health for several years, won Italian championships ...

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Helmut Haller dies at 73

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