On January 19, 2022, Hans-Jürgen “Dixie” Dörner, an icon of German football, died at the age of 70. Dörner, who dedicated his entire playing life to Dynamo Dresden, leaves behind an unparalleled legacy that cements his reputation as one of the greatest football players of all time. In honor of Dörner, the number three will no longer be given.
With an impressive record of 558 appearances for Dynamo Dresden, he holds the record as the club’s most played player. His successes include 65 European Cup appearances, five GDR championships and five FDGB Cup victories. Dörner’s ability to direct and control the game was legendary and led the GDR national team to the Olympic gold medal in Montreal in 1976. Dörner’s outstanding career and his unique style on the pitch were closely linked to the black and yellow Dynamo Dresden jersey and the number 3 shirt.
In recognition of his outstanding achievements and as a sign of eternal adoration and gratitude, the Dynamo Dresden sports community has decided to no longer award the number 3.
in Farewell to a Football Legend: Hans-Jürgen ‘Dixie’ Dörner and his enduring legacy
This gesture not only represents the appreciation of his achievements, but also how deeply rooted “Dixie” Dörner is in the history and culture of the club. Holger Scholze, President of SG Dynamo Dresden, praises Dörner as an outstanding football personality and a role model for many. He highlights Dörner’s commitment on and off the pitch and emphasizes that his presence in the club will always be felt. The unique honor that his shirt number 3 will never be given away again shows his importance for Dynamo Dresden. “He was an impressive personality, an extraordinary person and yet always remained humble. Dixie is always present in our thoughts and in the daily work for our club. For us, the wonderful and unique honor of never giving away his shirt number 3 again in the future is a fitting tribute to his achievements“, Holger Scholze.
Dynamo Dresden honors ‘Dixie’ Dörner: a football icon whose number will never be forgotten
After his active career, Dörner remained loyal to football and worked as a coach for various clubs, including Werder Bremen and FSV Zwickau. He remained connected to the sports community and has been a member of the club’s supervisory board since 2013. In 2019 he was named to the “Hall of Fame” of the German Football Museum, which underlines his position as one of the most important personalities in German football. Hans-Jürgen “Dixie” Dörner will be remembered as a personality who transcended sport and whose legacy will live on in the football world. His influence as a player and as a person will not be forgotten and will inspire future generations.
2024-01-19 23:25:34
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