1966 FIFA World Cup Final - Hans Tilkowski
Hans Tilkowski was West Germany’s goalkeeper when Geoff Hurst’s controversial extra-time shot was ruled to have crossed the goal line.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Hans Tilkowski Biography and Timeline
Follow Hans Tilkowski through 2 dated historical records for Germany.
Hans Tilkowski, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1966–1966Years on this page
1966
Controversial Extra Time Goal Conceded
Is the West German goalkeeper when Geoff Hurst's extra-time shot strikes the crossbar and is awarded as a goal, a decision long debated after the final.
Records, sources and methodology
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