Wilhelm Huxhorn (German pronunciation: [ˈhʊks.hɔʁn]; 20 September 1955, in Pfungstadt – 15 April 2010) was a German goalkeeper[1] and record holder. He played 221 matches for SV Darmstadt 98. In 1985, he scored a goal from 102 metres (111.55 yd) away which earned him an entry in the Book of Records.[2]
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | (1955-09-20)20 September 1955 | ||
Place of birth | Pfungstadt, West Germany | ||
Date of death | 15 April 2010(2010-04-15) (aged 54) | ||
Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 1+1⁄2 in) | ||
Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Youth career | |||
0000–1981 | Germania Pfungstadt | ||
1981–1984 | SV Darmstadt 98 | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1984–1993 | SV Darmstadt 98 | 214 | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
He died after years of struggle of leukemia.[2]
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