Valeri Kharlamov

Soviet ice hockey player (1948-1981) · Russia · On the map · Athletes · Died at 33

Valeri Borisovich Kharlamov was a Russian ice hockey forward who played for CSKA Moscow in the Soviet League from 1967 until his death in 1981. Kharlamov was a speedy, intelligent, skilled and dominant player, being named the Soviet Championship League most valuable player in 1972 and 1973.

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2005Hockey Hall of FameAward1998IIHF Hall of FameAward1981Died27 August 19811975Order of the Red Banner of LabourAward1972Order of the Badge of HonourAward1970Jubilee Medal "In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin"AwardMore about this1969Honoured Master of Sports of the USSRAwardMedal "For Labour Valour"Award1948Born14 January 1948

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Sergei Babinov Teammate at HC CSKA Moscow, 1977-1981

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Career 1

ClubYears

HC CSKA Moscow1967-1981

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Kharlamov in 1979

Roadside memorial to Valeri Kharlamov, near the site of his fatal accident.

Awards

Hockey Hall of Fame2005

IIHF Hall of Fame1998

Order of the Red Banner of Labour1975

Order of the Badge of Honour1972

Jubilee Medal "In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin"1970

Medal "For Labour Valour"1969

Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR1969

Medal "For Impeccable Service", 3rd class

About this person

An offensive player who was considered very creative on the ice, he also led the league in scoring in 1972. He was also a gifted skater who was able to make plays at top speed. Kharlamov was considered one of the best players of his era, as well as one of the greatest players of all time.

Country

Russia