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Lothar Kobluhn

athlete

Born
April 12, 1943
Died
January 21, 2019
Age
75 years

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Lothar Kobluhn, 75, German footballer (Rot-Weiß Oberhausen).

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Lothar Kobluhn (12 April 1943 – 21 January 2019) was a German professional footballer who played as a midfielder. In the 1970–71 season, while playing for Rot-Weiß Oberhausen, he was the Bundesliga's top scorer, scoring 24 goals. Kobluhn had to wait 36 years for the top scorer trophy to be awarded because his club at the time, Rot-Weiß Oberhausen, was involved in the Bundesliga scandal. He finally received his award in 2007.

Kobluhn later played for SG Wattenscheid 09.

He died on 21 January 2019, aged 75. His elder brother Friedhelm Kobluhn [de] was also a footballer.

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  1. 1.What was the name of the brother of Lothar Kobluhn who was also a professional footballer?

    • A.Friedhelm Kobluhncorrect
    • B.Karl Kobluhn
    • C.Heinz Kobluhn
    • D.Friedrich Kobluhn

    The biography mentions that the elder brother of Lothar Kobluhn, named Friedhelm Kobluhn, was also a footballer.

    Source: personal life

  2. 2.At what age did the German footballer Lothar Kobluhn die?

    • A.76
    • B.72
    • C.70
    • D.75correct

    Lothar Kobluhn died on 21 January 2019 at the age of 75.

    Source: biography header

  3. 3.Why was the award for Lothar Kobluhn delayed for 36 years?

    • A.His club was involved in the Bundesliga scandalcorrect
    • B.A clerical error at the league office
    • C.He was injured during the trophy ceremony
    • D.He played for two different teams that season

    Lothar Kobluhn's club, Rot-Weiß Oberhausen, was involved in the Bundesliga scandal, which delayed his award.

    Source: career highlights

  4. 4.What was the primary reason Lothar Kobluhn's career is notable in the 1970–71 season?

    • A.He became a coach for his club
    • B.He retired from professional football
    • C.He was the Bundesliga's top scorercorrect
    • D.He won the championship title

    In the 1970–71 season, Lothar Kobluhn was the Bundesliga's top scorer.

    Source: career highlights

  5. 5.On what date did the footballer Lothar Kobluhn pass away?

    • A.12 April 2019
    • B.12 April 2007
    • C.21 January 2019correct
    • D.21 January 2007

    Lothar Kobluhn died on 21 January 2019.

    Source: biography header

  6. 6.What was the relationship between Friedhelm Kobluhn and Lothar Kobluhn?

    • A.Friedhelm was the younger brother
    • B.Friedhelm was the elder brothercorrect
    • C.They were cousins
    • D.They were teammates

    Friedhelm Kobluhn is identified as the elder brother of Lothar Kobluhn.

    Source: personal life

  7. 7.How many goals were required for Lothar Kobluhn to earn the top scorer title in 1970–71?

    • A.75
    • B.24correct
    • C.36
    • D.21

    Lothar Kobluhn scored 24 goals to become the top scorer in the 1970–71 Bundesliga season.

    Source: career highlights

  8. 8.What professional sport did Lothar Kobluhn participate in?

    • A.Footballcorrect
    • B.Handball
    • C.Basketball
    • D.Tennis

    Lothar Kobluhn was a German professional footballer.

    Source: biography header

  9. 9.What was the occupation of Lothar Kobluhn's brother, Friedhelm Kobluhn?

    • A.Bundesliga coach
    • B.Bundesliga referee
    • C.Sports journalist
    • D.Professional footballercorrect

    The text states that Friedhelm Kobluhn was also a footballer.

    Source: personal life

  10. 10.On what date was the German footballer Lothar Kobluhn born?

    • A.21 April 1943
    • B.12 April 1943correct
    • C.21 January 1943
    • D.12 May 1943

    Lothar Kobluhn was born on 12 April 1943.

    Source: biography header

  11. 11.What was the primary position played by Lothar Kobluhn during his professional career?

    • A.Midfieldercorrect
    • B.Defender
    • C.Goalkeeper
    • D.Striker

    Lothar Kobluhn was a German professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

    Source: biography header

  12. 12.How many goals did Lothar Kobluhn score during the 1970–71 Bundesliga season?

    • A.21
    • B.36
    • C.12
    • D.24correct

    Lothar Kobluhn was the Bundesliga's top scorer in the 1970–71 season with 24 goals.

    Source: career highlights

  13. 13.Which professional club did Lothar Kobluhn represent when he became the Bundesliga top scorer?

    • A.Rot-Weiß Oberhausencorrect
    • B.Borussia Dortmund
    • C.SG Wattenscheid 09
    • D.Bayern Munich

    Lothar Kobluhn was playing for Rot-Weiß Oberhausen during the 1970–71 season when he became the top scorer.

    Source: career highlights

  14. 14.How many years did Lothar Kobluhn have to wait to receive his top scorer trophy?

    • A.75 years
    • B.24 years
    • C.36 yearscorrect
    • D.12 years

    Lothar Kobluhn waited 36 years for his trophy due to the involvement of his club in the Bundesliga scandal.

    Source: career highlights

  15. 15.In what year did Lothar Kobluhn finally receive his Bundesliga top scorer award?

    • A.1979
    • B.2019
    • C.1971
    • D.2007correct

    After the delay caused by the Bundesliga scandal, Lothar Kobluhn finally received his award in 2007.

    Source: career highlights

  16. 16.Which football club did Lothar Kobluhn play for after his time at Rot-Weiß Oberhausen?

    • A.Werder Bremen
    • B.Schalke 04
    • C.Hamburger SV
    • D.SG Wattenscheid 09correct

    The text states that Lothar Kobluhn later played for SG Wattenscheid 09.

    Source: career summary

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