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How old is Allan Simonsen?
Allan Rodenkam Simonsen (born 15 December 1952) is a Danish former footballer and manager. He most prominently played as a striker for German Bundesliga club Borussia Mönchengladbach, winning the 1975 and 1979 UEFA Cups, as well as for Barcelona from Spain, winning the 1982 Cup Winners’ Cup.
What is the Allan Simonsen Pole Position trophy?
Fellow Danish driver Tom Kristensen won the race overall and dedicated his team’s victory to the memory of Simonsen. The award for the fastest qualifier at the Bathurst 12 Hour, which Simonsen won in 2013, is named the Allan Simonsen Pole Position Trophy.
What happened to Andreas Simonsen?
His death was the first in racing conditions during the 24 Hours of Le Mans since Jo Gartner died in a 1986 crash, while French driver Sébastien Enjolras died more recently in a pre-qualifying session accident in 1997. Race officials raised a Danish flag at half mast over the circuit’s podium during the race in honor of Simonsen.
Is Henrik Simonsen in the Danish Football Hall of Fame?
Simonsen was named 1977 European Footballer of the Year . For the Denmark national team, Simonsen was capped 55 times, scoring 20 goals. He represented Denmark at the 1972 Summer Olympics, 1984 European Championship and 1986 World Cup tournaments. He was voted into the Danish Football Hall of Fame in November 2008.
Who are Allan Simonsen’s team-mates?
Allan Simonsen, an experienced driver aged 34, had taken part in seven 24 Heures du Mans. His team mates in the No.95 car were his fellow countrymen, Christoffer Nygaard and Kristian Poulsen.
When did Henrik Simonsen debut for the Danish national team?
He debuted for the Danish national team under manager Rudi Strittich in the July 1972 friendly match against Iceland. He scored two goals as Denmark won 5–2, and Simonsen was included in the Danish squad for the 1972 Summer Olympics.