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Vasili Yermasov

1913 – 1990

Soviet footballer

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About Vasili Yermasov

Lived 1913 – 1990 (aged 77). Vasili Yermasov was a Russian association football player and association football coach.

Vasili Yermasov (; 9 January 1913 – 30 April 1990) was a Soviet football goalkeeper and manager.

Yermasov was born in Tsaritsyn. He started playing football in 1932, in team sports club Krasnaya Zvezda Stalingrad. Later played for Dynamo Stalingrad and Metallurg Stalingrad.

Summit debuted at age 24, and on his first match came as a team captain. In the match of the 1937 Soviet Cup club Metallurg Stalingrad on his field had stubborn resistance of the team from second division Torpedo Moscow, losing only in overtime. Four teammates next season played for team from top division Traktor Stalingrad. Yermasov transferred to the major team of the city before the season 1940.

During the Great Patriotic War Vasili Yermasov went to the front, took part in the Battle of Stalingrad, and in May 1943, after the battle, was one of the organizers and participants of the famous .

3 February 1943 received the medal "For Courage", which was awarded 2 May 1943 before the match "On the ruins of Stalingrad", together with the medal "For the Defence of Stalingrad".

After completing his playing career, worked as manager of Stalingrad's football teams. In 1955–1956 he was the manager of the team Torpedo Stalingrad.

He died, aged 77, in Volgograd.

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Awards
Master of Sport of the USSR; Medal "For Courage"; Medal "For the Defence of Stalingrad"

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Vasili Yermasov?

Soviet footballer (1913-1990)

When was Vasili Yermasov born?

Vasili Yermasov was born on 9 January 1913 in Volgograd.

When did Vasili Yermasov die?

Vasili Yermasov died on 30 April 1990 in Volgograd.

What was Vasili Yermasov's occupation?

Vasili Yermasov was an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality was Vasili Yermasov?

Vasili Yermasov was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Vasili Yermasov

· Wikidata: Q4176516

· DBpedia: Vasili Yermasov

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