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1969 in Netherlands

Explore 2 historical events and records for Netherlands in 1969.

Historical records for Netherlands in 1969

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May

European Cup Final Defeat

Cruyff, Johan · Madrid · Forward · Sport / Football

Appears for Ajax in their first European Cup final, where AC Milan win 4-1 and provide a painful lesson for the emerging Dutch side.

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Geels Emerges in Rotterdam Football

Geels, Ruud · Rotterdam · Forward · Sport / Football

Ruud Geels develops his senior attacking game with Feyenoord, laying the foundations for a prolific career among several major Dutch clubs.

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