1980
Bayern Return to Bundesliga Summit
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge leads Bayern’s attack as the club wins the 1979-80 Bundesliga championship, ending a six-year league-title drought.
Football player and manager history
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge
Explore 5 football history records associated with Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, arranged by year, month, day and event. Entries may concern different clubs or national teams during the person’s career.
Historical events
1980
Rummenigge Wins First Ballon d’Or
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge receives the 1980 Ballon d’Or after combining Bayern Munich goalscoring success with an influential contribution to West Germany’s European Championship victory.
1980 June 22nd
Corner for European Championship Winner
Delivers the late corner from which Horst Hrubesch heads West Germany's winning goal against Belgium.
1981
Back-to-Back Bundesliga Championships
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge helps Bayern defend their Bundesliga title in 1980-81 and establishes himself among Europe’s leading attackers.
1981
Rummenigge Retains European Honour
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge claims the 1981 Ballon d’Or for a second straight year as his consistency in front of goal helps Bayern Munich retain the German league title.