Yuri Nyrkov
Russian footballer
About Yuri Nyrkov
Lived 1924 – 2005 (aged 81). Yuri Nyrkov was a Russian association football player, association football coach and association football referee.
Yuri Aleksandrovich Nyrkov (June 29, 1924, Vyshny Volochyok, Russian SFSR – December 20, 2005, Moscow) was a Soviet football player.
Honours Soviet Top League winner: 1948, 1950, 1951. Soviet Cup winner: 1948, 1951.
International career Nyrkov made his debut for USSR on July 15, 1952, in an Olympics game against Bulgaria.
Personal He served in the army in World War II. After his retirement from soccer he returned to service and eventually reached the rank of Major General.
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Who was Yuri Nyrkov?
Russian footballer (1924-2005)
When was Yuri Nyrkov born?
Yuri Nyrkov was born on 29 June 1924 in Vyshny Volochyok.
When did Yuri Nyrkov die?
Yuri Nyrkov died on 20 December 2005 in Moscow.
What was Yuri Nyrkov's occupation?
Yuri Nyrkov was an association football player, association football coach and association football referee.
What nationality was Yuri Nyrkov?
Yuri Nyrkov was Russian.
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