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Vasili Trofimov

1919 – 1999

Soviet footballer

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About Vasili Trofimov

Lived 1919 – 1999 (aged 80). Vasili Trofimov was a Russian association football player, ice hockey player, association football coach and bandy player.

Vasili Dmitriyevich Trofimov (; born 7 January 1919; died 22 September 1999) was a Soviet football player.

Career The USSR champion in three sports: football (1940, 1945, 1949), ice hockey (1947), and bandy (1951, 1952) in the Dynamo (Moscow) teams.

Trofimov made his debut for USSR on 15 July 1952 in a 1952 Olympics game against Bulgaria and scored on his debut. He also scored a goal against Yugoslavia.

From 1964 to 1981, he served as the senior coach of the Soviet Union national bandy team. Under his leadership they were world champions for eight seasons in a row.

Honours Soviet Top League champion: 1940, 1945, 1949. Finalist of Soviet Cup: 1945, 1950.

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Important facts

Born
7 January 1919, Kostino
Birth century
20th century
Died
22 September 1999, Moscow
Occupation
Association football player, ice hockey player, association football coach, bandy player
Nationality
Soviet Union, Russia
Awards
Order of the Red Banner of Labour; Order of the Badge of Honour; Medal "For Labour Valour"; Order of Friendship; Medal "In Commemoration of the 850th Anniversary of Moscow"; Merited Coach of the USSR; Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR
Also known as
Vasili Dmitriyevich Trofimov

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Vasili Trofimov?

Soviet footballer (1919-1999)

When was Vasili Trofimov born?

Vasili Trofimov was born on 7 January 1919 in Kostino.

When did Vasili Trofimov die?

Vasili Trofimov died on 22 September 1999 in Moscow.

What was Vasili Trofimov's occupation?

Vasili Trofimov was an association football player, ice hockey player, association football coach and bandy player.

What nationality was Vasili Trofimov?

Vasili Trofimov was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Vasili Trofimov

· Wikidata: Q4008925

· DBpedia: Vasili Trofimov

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