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83 years since the birth of Viktor Yakushev
16.11.2020
November 17 marks the 83rd anniversary of the birth of Viktor Yakushev, a legendary Soviet ice hockey forward who won the 1964 Olympic Games and the World Championship five times in 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 and 1967.
Overall, he participated in a combined total of 57 matches at the Olympics and World Championship, tallying 30 goals. He also claimed a bronze medal at the 1960 Olympic Games.
Viktor sadly passed away on 6 July 2001 after suffering an unprovoked attack.
Overall, he participated in a combined total of 57 matches at the Olympics and World Championship, tallying 30 goals. He also claimed a bronze medal at the 1960 Olympic Games.
Viktor sadly passed away on 6 July 2001 after suffering an unprovoked attack.
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