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Stuttgart (dpa) - He almost didn't become a singer, but a footballer.
The Stuttgart-born musician Peter Schilling (64, "Major Tom") played football with the Stuttgart-West sports community in his youth.
At a viewing tournament for young talent, he was noticed by VfB Stuttgart, said Schilling of the “Stuttgarter Zeitung” and the “Stuttgarter Nachrichten”.
“I was invited to a trial training session and got a contract right away.
Under no circumstances was I allowed to sign with the Kickers. "
But it wasn't enough for a professional career.
“That was a good thing because music was actually always my number one,” said Schilling - also with a view to the limited time span of football careers.
"As a former footballer, I'd probably be an expert on television by now."
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