West Germany reunited their famous 1974 World Cup winning side for Wolfgang Overath’s farewell match in 1977.

Because of a drop in form, Uli Hoeness was loaned to 1. FC. Nürnberg during the 1978/79 season where he later met Paul Breitner and Bayern München at the Olympiastadion, losing 4-0.  Hoeness never settled at Nürnberg and the team was relegated at the end of the season.  Uli returned to Bayern and retired soon after due to persistent knee problems at the age of 27. 

Uli Hoeness and German politician Joschka Fischer.  Separated at birth.  

10 days after Germany won the European championship, Bayern celebrated the Bundesliga title.  It was Uli Hoeness’s first league title with Bayern.  From left to right: Rainer Zobel, Paul Breitner, Uli Hoeness, Udo Lattek. 

Brothers Dieter Hoeness and Uli Hoeness.  Dieter joined the club in 1979 just as his brother prematurely wrapped up his playing career due to an injury.  

Gerd Müller and Uli Hoeness whispering soft nothings to each other during a cold winter’s day.

Uli Hoeness in Bayern München’s 1973 European Cup final against Atletico Madrid. He scored two of Bayern’s goals in their 4-0 win. 

West Germany got melodious in 1973 and recorded “Fussball is unser Leben” (Football is our life) which subsequently became a hit and the team went on to win the World Cup the following year.  

Top row (left to right): Bernd Franke, Gerd Müller, Uli Hoeness.  Bottom row (left to right): Jupp Heynckes, Jupp Kapellmann, Franz Beckenbauer

“Football from the year 2000.” That’s how French football publication L’Equipe described West Germany’s performance and first ever win against England at Wembley back in 1972 in the EURO quarterfinals.  Above is a young Uli Hoeness.  

Bayern München won the Bundesliga in dominating fashion in 1972/73, staying in first place for all 34 matchdays. Above, Uli Hoeness (l) and Paul Breitner (r) celebrated the title with a good old car wash.