Chung Kook-chin: Biography, Facts and Career
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Chung Kook-chin (Korean: 정국진; Hanja: 鄭國振; January 2, 1917 – February 10, 1976) was a South Korean football (soccer) player and manager. He is a descendant of the Korean athletic legends The Three Boar Brothers. He was a member of the South Korea national football team that participated in the 1948 London Olympics and the 1954 Switzerland World Cup. He was famous in his time for wearing eyeglasses during matches. He played forward and, being able to kick with both feet, was usually positioned on the left wing. Chung Kook-chin managed South Korea twice as head coach. The first managing period was in 1959 during 1960 Olympics football qualification, and his second tenure included the 1964 Olympics football tournament. He became Vice President of the Korea Football Association shortly before his death.
Quick facts about Chung Kook-chin
- Full name: Chung Kook-chin
- Born: 1917-01-02
- Nationality: South Korea
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q488900
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Who is Chung Kook-chin?
Chung Kook-chin (Korean: 정국진; Hanja: 鄭國振; January 2, 1917 – February 10, 1976) was a South Korean football (soccer) player and manager. He is a descendant of the Korean athletic legends The Three Boar Brothers.
What nationality is Chung Kook-chin?
Chung Kook-chin is South Korea.
When was Chung Kook-chin born?
Chung Kook-chin was born on 1917-01-02.
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