The lovable handball hero Horst Singer dies at the age of 90

The lovable handball hero Horst Singer dies at the age of 90

Unfortunately, handball lovers in Germany have to say goodbye to a great sports legend. Horst Singer, born on March 2, 1935 in Ulm, died last weekend at the age of 90. He leaves behind an impressive sporting legacy and shaped the history of handball, especially at Frisch Auf Göppingen. Stuttgarter Nachrichten reports that Singer won the German championship with his team in 1954 and was already a leading force on the playing field was valid. He later became world champion and left behind a large fan base.

At the beginning of March 2025, Singer was inducted into the Frisch Auf Hall of Fame, which not only paid him recognition but also represented the highlight of his career. This happened as the second player after the legendary Bernhard Kempa. Just a few days after his honor, Singer spoke in front of 5,200 spectators during a Bundesliga game against Flensburg, and his words were received with great emotion by everyone present. It is a real loss for the sporting world that he is no longer with us.

Sporting career and successes

Horst Singer's sporting career began early: when he was just 12 years old, he joined the Frisch Auf handball club and enjoyed an impressive career. He was part of the confident A youth team that won the Württemberg championship in 1951, and his achievements made a significant contribution to the men's team winning the German championships in both field and indoor handball in 1954. In the 1954 indoor final, Göppingen defeated Police SV Hamburg 10:7 in front of 7,000 spectators DHB.

With his team, Singer won a total of 11 German championships and 6 European Cup titles. His contribution to winning the European Cup in 1962 was particularly impressive. These successes not only made him a dialect hero in his hometown of Göppingen, but also unforgotten in the history of German handball to this day.

Personal and legacy

Apart from his sporting successes, Horst Singer was known for his down-to-earth attitude and humor. He taught for many years at the Hohenstaufen-Gymnasium in Göppingen and was also involved in local politics. His daughter Christina was also active in sports, she became a successful tennis player and reached the top 50 in the world rankings DHB in the 1980s.

Horst Singer will not only be remembered for his sporting achievements, but also for his commitment as a trainer and department head. He had a keen eye for talent and helped shape the next generation of handball players. His statement that handball is a family will continue to be a guiding principle for many hungry for success and team spirit even after his death.

The German Sports Hall of Fame, which was once founded to honor sporting role models, will continue to commemorate Horst Singer's achievements in the future. This virtual tribute is accessible online and showcases the recognition he received as an athlete. It is a living archive of all those who have had a significant impact on German sports history through their efforts Wikipedia.

In these difficult times, the thoughts of the handball community are with the family and friends of Horst Singer. His legacy will live on in the hearts of many and inspire future generations to show the same passion and team spirit in sport that he exemplified.