Manfred von Richthofen (sports official)

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

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.

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."http://content.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1728131,00.html

Richthofen died in Berlin, Germany from unknown causes, aged 80.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "German sports head Manfred von Richthofen dies". USA Today.com. 2 May 2014. Retrieved 14 May 2014.


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