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Ham Heung-chul

1930 – 2000

South Korean footballer

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Lived 1930 – 2000 (aged 69). Ham Heung-chul was a South Korean association football player and association football coach.

Ham Heung-chul (; 17 November 1930 – 11 September 2000) was a South Korean football manager and former footballer who previously played as a goalkeeper. While playing for the South Korea national football team, Ham won two titles in the AFC Asian Cup and three silver medals at the Asian Games. He also participated in the 1964 Summer Olympics, but conceded 20 goals during three Olympic matches. After retirement, Ham managed the South Korea national team, winning the 1978 Asian Games. He also managed Hallelujah FC, and became the first manager to win the K League title.

Ham died on 11 September 2000, when he lost his footing and fell off a cliff while climbing Mt. Seorak.

Honours Player ROK Army OPMG Korean National Championship: 1954

Korea Tungsten Korean National Semipro League (Spring): 1965 Korean National Semipro League (Autumn): 1965, 1966 Asian Games silver medal: 1954, 1958, 1962

Individual KASA Best Korean Footballer: 1961

Manager South Korea Asian Games: 1978

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Hanyang Technical High School
Also known as
Heung-chul Ham

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ham Heung-chul?

South Korean footballer (1930-2000)

When was Ham Heung-chul born?

Ham Heung-chul was born on 17 November 1930 in Seoul.

When did Ham Heung-chul die?

Ham Heung-chul died on 11 September 2000 in Seoraksan.

What was Ham Heung-chul's occupation?

Ham Heung-chul was an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality was Ham Heung-chul?

Ham Heung-chul was South Korean.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ham Heung-chul

· Wikidata: Q485183

· DBpedia: Ham Heung-chul

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