Dhyan Chand

Field Hockey Player

Birthday August 29, 1905

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace India

DEATH DATE Dec 4, 1979 (74)

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About

Indian Olympic gold medalist who competed in field hockey and became regarded as one of the sport's greatest players.

Before Fame

He was 16 when he joined the Indian Army.

Trivia

He was nicknamed The Wizard because of his exceptional control over the ball.

Family Life

He was born to Sameshwar Dutt Singh in 1905.

Associated With

He was offered a German citizenship by Adolf Hitler, but he refused it.