About Hu Denghui
Lived 1941 – 1969 (aged 27–28). Hu Denghui was a Chinese association football player.
Hu Denghui (; 1941–1969) was a Chinese footballer.
Club career In 1962, Hu graduated from Beijing Sport University. Hu played youth football for both Beijing and Bayi before making the step-up to Bayi's senior team.
International career In March 1965, Hu made his debut for China, playing against Guinea, Mali and Albania as part of a tour. On 28 June 1966, Hu scored a hat-trick in a 10–4 victory against Tanzania. Just under a month later, on 23 July 1966, Hu scored another hat-trick for China, this time in a 6–0 win over Syria.
Death Starting in 1966, Hu began to be the victim of persecution as a result of the Cultural Revolution, being accused of being a "counterrevolutionary". During the same time, his father was imprisoned. In 1969, Hu hanged himself from a tree in Yuanmingyuan Park in Beijing. At the time of Hu's death, he only weighed 40 kg.
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Who was Hu Denghui?
Chinese association football player (1941-1969)
When was Hu Denghui born?
Hu Denghui was born in 1941 in Beijing.
When did Hu Denghui die?
Hu Denghui died in 1969 in Beijing.
What was Hu Denghui's occupation?
Hu Denghui was an association football player.
What nationality was Hu Denghui?
Hu Denghui was Chinese.
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