Manfred von Richthofen (sports official)

Manfred von Richthofen (4 February 1934 – 1 May 2014) was a German hockey player and coach. He was also an honorary President of German's national Olympic federation. He was the nephew of World War I German pilot Manfred von Richthofen (the "Red Baron"). His career began during the 1950s. He retired in 2006. Richthofen was born in Berlin, Germany.

For the World War I German pilot known as the "Red Baron" and Richthofen's uncle, see Manfred von Richthofen.

Reviewing the 2008 film The Red Baron, he said "It's a remarkable movie". "Somehow it did not turn into a war film. The personality and especially the thoughtfulness of my uncle are true to life."[1]

Richthofen died in Berlin, Germany from unknown causes, aged 80.[2]

References
  1. Purvis, Andrew (4 April 2008). "(Don't) Curse You, Red Baron!" – via content.time.com.
  2. "German sports head Manfred von Richthofen dies". USA Today.com. 2 May 2014. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
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