Josef "Jupp" Heynckes is a German retired professional footballer and manager. For the majority of his playing career he was as a striker for Borussia Mönchengladbach in its golden era of the 1960s and '70s, when they won many national championships and the DFB-Pokal, as well as the UEFA Cup. During this period the team played in its only European Cup final in 1977, losing to Liverpool. He is the fourth-highest goalscorer in the history of the Bundesliga, with 220 goals. He was a member of the West Germany national team that won the UEFA Euro 1972 and the 1974 FIFA World Cup titles.
Jupp Heynckes, German footballer and manager
On May 9, in the year 1945, Jupp Heynckes, German footballer and manager. This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of May 9, one of 304 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Jupp Heynckes. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on May 9, 1945 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 3 December 2025.
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