First DFB Cup Victory of Bundesliga Era
Gerd Muller contributes to a Bayern side that beats MSV Duisburg 4-2 in the German Cup final, securing the club’s first DFB Cup since promotion.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Gerd Muller Biography and Timeline
Follow Gerd Muller through 17 dated historical records for Germany.
Gerd Muller, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1966–1976Years on this page
1966
1969
Bayern Domestic Double
Gerd Muller helps Bayern secure both the Bundesliga title and the DFB Cup in 1969, completing the first domestic double in club history.
1970
Ten-Goal Mexico Campaign
Scores ten goals for West Germany to finish as the leading scorer in Mexico.
Golden Boot European Golden Shoe
Leads the European Golden Shoe scoring standings with 38 goals for Bayern Munich. His contribution stands out for setting the pace among Europe’s top-division scorers.
Golden Boot FIFA World Cup
Finishes as the leading goalscorer in the FIFA World Cup with 10 goals for Germany. The campaign is particularly remembered for his remarkable ten-goal campaign for West Germany in Mexico.
Bundesliga Season Scoring Record
Gerd Muller finishes the 1969-70 Bundesliga season with 38 goals, establishing a league scoring benchmark that he later surpasses.
International Caps
Scores twice for West Germany in the 1970 World Cup semi-final against Italy, although his side loses after extra time.
1972
Two Goals Against Belgium
Scores twice as West Germany defeat hosts Belgium 2-1 in the European Championship semi-final.
Golden Boot European Golden Shoe
Finishes as the leading goalscorer in the European Golden Shoe with 40 goals for Bayern Munich. The campaign is particularly remembered for leading Bayern’s attack during a historic scoring season.
Forty Goal Bundesliga Season
Gerd Muller scores 40 times during the 1971-72 Bundesliga campaign, setting a single-season record that stands for nearly five decades.
1973
Bundesliga Title Defence in 1973
Gerd Muller remains the focal point of Bayern’s attack as Bayern defend their Bundesliga title in 1972-73 and strengthens its dominance of West German football.
1974
European Cup Replay Scoring Double
Gerd Muller contributes two goals to Bayern’s 4-0 victory over Atletico Madrid in the replayed European Cup final.
1974 Final Winning Goal
Scores West Germany's winning goal in the final against the Netherlands.
International Caps
Scores West Germany's decisive goal against the Netherlands in the 1974 World Cup final to clinch the championship.
1975
Second Goal Secures European Cup Defence
Gerd Muller scores Bayern’s second goal against Leeds United, sealing the club’s second consecutive European Cup triumph.
1976
Super Cup First-Leg Two Goals
Scores twice as Bayern Munich defeat Anderlecht 2-1 in the first leg of the UEFA Super Cup.
Intercontinental Cup Home Leg Goal
Gerd Muller scores in Bayern’s 2-0 home victory over Cruzeiro in the first leg of the Intercontinental Cup final.
Records, sources and methodology
These dates and descriptions come from the historical_events database. Exact duplicate records have been collapsed. Names are grouped by the country, Name 2 and Name 1 fields; records with missing Name 2 cannot be reliably assigned to an individual biography. Check the underlying sources before formal citation.