Vasily Butusov
Russian footballer
About Vasily Butusov
Lived 1892 – 1971 (aged 79). Vasily Butusov was a Russian association football player and association football referee.
Vasily Pavlovich Butusov (Russian: Василий Павлович Бутусов; 26 January 1892 (OS)/7 February 1892 (NS) – 28 September 1971) was a Russian amateur association football player who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
He was a member of the Russian Olympic squad and played one match in the main tournament and one match in the consolation tournament. He scored the only goal for Russia in this competition. This was also the first international game for Russia, so he became the first goal scorer for Russia.
Butusov was born in Myshkin, Yaroslavl province and died in Saint Petersburg. He was the brother of Mikhail Butusov.
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Who was Vasily Butusov?
Russian footballer (1892-1971)
When was Vasily Butusov born?
Vasily Butusov was born on 26 January 1892 in Myshkin.
When did Vasily Butusov die?
Vasily Butusov died on 28 September 1971 in Saint Petersburg.
What was Vasily Butusov's occupation?
Vasily Butusov was an association football player and association football referee.
What nationality was Vasily Butusov?
Vasily Butusov was Russian.
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