Jupp Heynckes
Weisweiler found a team with some exciting young local talent, such as the 19-year-old Günter Netzer and Jupp Heynckes. Also Bernd Rupp and Herbert Laumen were notable, they later played for the national team. The next year Borussia, the average age of the players a mere 21.5, finished first in its division and gained promotion to the Bundesliga.