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Which German striker held the record for most goals in a single Bundesliga season (40) for over four decades, from 1972 until it was broken in 2021?
CORRECT ANSWER
Gerd Muller
Gerd Muller's record of 40 goals in a single Bundesliga season (1971-72) stood for 49 years until Robert Lewandowski broke it in 2021.
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