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Vladimir Nikanorov

1917 – 1980

Soviet association football player and ice hockey player

Association football player Ice hockey player Association football coach
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About Vladimir Nikanorov

Lived 1917 – 1980 (aged 62). Vladimir Nikanorov was a Russian association football player, ice hockey player and association football coach.

Vladimir Nikolaevich Nikanorov 2 July 1917, Moscow, Russian Empire - 20 May 1980, Moscow, USSR ) - was a Soviet footballer (goalkeeper) and hockey player (defender). Honored Master of Sports of the USSR (since 1948). Five-time champion of the USSR in football, three-time winner of the USSR Cup in football. Three-time USSR ice hockey champion. The first captain of the USSR national ice hockey team. He was also part of the Soviet Union's squad for the 1952 Summer Olympics, but he did not play in any matches.

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Important facts

Born
14 July 1917, Moscow
Birth century
20th century
Died
20 May 1980, Moscow
Occupation
Association football player, ice hockey player, association football coach
Nationality
Soviet Union
Awards
Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR
Also known as
Vladimir Nikolaevich Nikanorov

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Vladimir Nikanorov?

Soviet association football player and ice hockey player (1917-1980)

When was Vladimir Nikanorov born?

Vladimir Nikanorov was born on 14 July 1917 in Moscow.

When did Vladimir Nikanorov die?

Vladimir Nikanorov died on 20 May 1980 in Moscow.

What was Vladimir Nikanorov's occupation?

Vladimir Nikanorov was an association football player, ice hockey player and association football coach.

What nationality was Vladimir Nikanorov?

Vladimir Nikanorov was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Vladimir Nikanorov

· Wikidata: Q4319632

· DBpedia: Vladimir Nikanorov

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