Willy Kreitz
Belgian ice hockey player and sculptor
About Willy Kreitz
Lived 1903 – 1982 (aged 78). Willy Kreitz was a Belgian ice hockey player, sculptor and visual artist.
Wilhelm "Willy" Kreitz (21 September 1903 – 3 July 1982) was a Belgian ice hockey player and sculptor.
Career as sportsman
He won two medals at the Ice Hockey European Championships in 1924 and 1927, Kreitz studied traditional sculpture at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp and created statues and portrait busts for numerous public spaces in Belgium and the Netherlands. He won the Van Leriusprijs and the Prixe de Rome (1932), and took part in the art competitions at the 1936 Summer Olympics. After that he taught sculpture at the Antwerp Academy.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Willy Kreitz?
Belgian ice hockey player and sculptor (1903–1982)
When was Willy Kreitz born?
Willy Kreitz was born on 21 September 1903 in Antwerp.
When did Willy Kreitz die?
Willy Kreitz died on 3 July 1982 in Uccle.
What was Willy Kreitz's occupation?
Willy Kreitz was an ice hockey player, sculptor and visual artist.
What nationality was Willy Kreitz?
Willy Kreitz was Belgian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Willy Kreitz. https://biography.guide/willy-kreitz/
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