- Hertha BSC expresses sorrow over the demise of esteemed club figure "Hanne" Weiner
"Hertha BSC" mourns the demise of ex-player Hans "Hanne" Weiner at 73, following a prolonged illness. The club communicated this news, attributing it to his family.
"Hertha BSC" expresses its heartfelt sympathies to his wife Marita and the entire family. He will be remembered more as a person than just a player," stated the announcement.
Adored by Hertha supporters
Weiner donned the "Hertha" jersey from 1972 to 1979 and quickly endeared himself to the fans. With "Hertha", the defender clinched the runner-up position, advanced to two DFB-Pokal finals, and reached the UEFA Cup semi-finals. Post this, he transferred to Bayern Munich, earning numerous accolades there.
As his career winded down, he returned to "Hertha" and was inducted into the club's centennial team by the fans in 2003, marking the 111th anniversary. In Berlin, he was also renowned as the proprietor of the legendary pub "Hanne am Zoo" after his retirement.
Despite his successful stint at Bayern Munich, Soccer was always close to his heart at "Hertha BSC". Fondly remembered by the fans for his time on the Soccer pitch, Weiner is revered as one of the club's legendary players.
