About Wu Kwok Hung
Lived 1949 – 2015 (aged 66). Wu Kwok Hung was a Chinese association football player and association football coach.
Wu Kwok Hung (; 22 May 1949 – 15 June 2015), nicknamed "Big Head", was a former Hong Kong professional football player.
Club career Wu played in the Hong Kong First Division League for teams including Tung Sing, South China and Seiko as a midfielder.
Wu joined Tung Sing in 1968 and played in the team for 3 years. In 1971–72, he played with South China. After that, he joined Seiko, where he helped the club to win more than 40 trophies in 14 years, including the 1983–84 championship and Senior Viceroy Cup.
Wu also won many individual prizes, including 4 consecutive time winner of Hong Kong Footballer of the Year between 1979 and 1982, and was part of Hong Kong's famous 1985 World Cup qualifying victory in China that ended the hopes of the mainland reaching the Mexico World Cup finals the following year.
After the 1985–86 season, Seiko withdrew from the league and Wu also retired from professional football. A testimonial match for Wu was held which attracted a full house at the then 28,000 seaters Hong Kong Stadium, proving his huge popularity with the fans.
Honours Club South China Hong Kong First Division: 1971–72 Hong Kong Senior Shield: 1971–72 Hong Kong Viceroy Cup: 1971–72
Seiko Hong Kong First Division: 1972–73, 1974–75, 1978–79, 1979–80, 1980–81, 1981–82, 1982–83, 1983–84, 1984–85 Hong Kong Senior Shield: 1972–73, 1973–74, 1975–76, 1976–77, 1978–79, 1979–80, 1980–81, 1984–85 Hong Kong FA Cup: 1974–75, 1975–76, 1977–78, 1979–80, 1980–81, 1985–86 Hong Kong Viceroy Cup: 1972–73, 1977–78, 1978–79, 1983–84, 1984–85, 1985–86 HKFA Chairman's Cup: 1976–77, 1977–78, 1978–79 Chairman’s Cup 7-a-Side Tournament: 1980–81, 1981–82, 1982–83, 1985–86 Stanley Wood Shield Tournament: 1972–73, 1978–79 Golden Jubilee Cup: 1973–74 HKFA President’s Cup: 1975–76
Individual Hong Kong Footballer of the Year: 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982
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Who was Wu Kwok Hung?
Hong Kong footballer (1949-2015)
When was Wu Kwok Hung born?
Wu Kwok Hung was born on 22 May 1949 in Hong Kong.
When did Wu Kwok Hung die?
Wu Kwok Hung died on 15 June 2015 in Hong Kong.
What was Wu Kwok Hung's occupation?
Wu Kwok Hung was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Wu Kwok Hung?
Wu Kwok Hung was Chinese.
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