Manfred von Richthofen (sports official)


Manfred von Richthofen 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. 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."
Richthofen died in Berlin, Germany from unknown causes, aged 80.