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Karl Wild

1917 – 1975

German ice hockey player

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About Karl Wild

Lived 1917 – 1975 (aged 57). Karl Wild was an ice hockey player.

Karl Wild (23 November 1917 – 27 April 1975) was a German ice hockey player. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1952 Winter Olympics.

Career Wild played his entire career for SC Riessersee between 1932 and 1952, scoring over 500 goals and achieving six German Championships. He coached the German national team during the 1960 Winter Olympics.

He served as acting chairman of FC Bayern Munich in 1955. He was inducted into the German Ice Hockey Hall of Fame in 1988.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Karl Wild?

German ice hockey player

When was Karl Wild born?

Karl Wild was born on 23 November 1917 in Munich.

When did Karl Wild die?

Karl Wild died on 27 April 1975 in Munich.

What was Karl Wild's occupation?

Karl Wild was an ice hockey player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Karl Wild

· Wikidata: Q66282150

· DBpedia: Karl Wild

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