About Hans Theilig
Lived 1914 – 1976 (aged 62). Hans Theilig was a German handball player.
Hans Theilig (12 August 1914 in Hamburg – 6 October 1976) was a German field handball player who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
He was part of the German field handball team, which won the gold medal. He played two matches.
He was also on the team that won gold medals at the inaugural Indoor World Championship, and was joint top scorer at the event with 6 goals.
He was also the first ever player to score a goal for the Germany men's national handball team.
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Who was Hans Theilig?
German handball player (1914–1976)
When was Hans Theilig born?
Hans Theilig was born on 12 August 1914 in Hamburg.
When did Hans Theilig die?
Hans Theilig died on 6 October 1976 in Hamburg.
What was Hans Theilig's occupation?
Hans Theilig was a handball player.
What nationality was Hans Theilig?
Hans Theilig was German.
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