About Zdeněk Tikal
Lived 1933 – 1991 (aged 58). Zdeněk Tikal was an Australian ice hockey player.
Zdeněk "Steve" Tikal (15 June 1929 – 20 November 1991) was an Australian ice hockey player. Born in Czechoslovakia, he fled to Australia with his father in 1948. At the 1960 Winter Olympics he was severely injured in his first match against Czechoslovaks, who considered him a traitor, and had to sit out the rest of the tournament. His brother František played against him at those Olympics.
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Who was Zdeněk Tikal?
Australian ice hockey player (1933–1991)
When was Zdeněk Tikal born?
Zdeněk Tikal was born on 18 July 1933 in Včelná.
When did Zdeněk Tikal die?
Zdeněk Tikal died on 20 November 1991 in Melbourne.
What was Zdeněk Tikal's occupation?
Zdeněk Tikal was an ice hockey player.
What nationality was Zdeněk Tikal?
Zdeněk Tikal was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Zdeněk Tikal. https://biography.guide/zdenek-tikal/
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