OTD E0006 - 06 Nov 1974: Bayern v Magdeburg. Wessies gegen Ossies during the Cold War

Nov 6, 1974: Bayern beat Magdeburg in the European Cup, months after East Germany shocked West Germany at the ’74 World Cup. We set the tie inside 1970s Germany—Wall, RAF, “Ossies” vs “Wessies”—explain the Super Cup that neverhappened, relive both legs (Sparwasser scores again and again), sketch Bayern’s dynasty and Magdeburg’s Cup Winners’ Cup high, and sprint through other East–West club duels before the Wall falls. Tips/corrections: [email protected]