Ham Heung-chul

Ham Heung-chul (Korean: 함흥철; 17 November 1930 – 11 September 2000) was a South Korean football player and manager. While playing for the South Korea national football team, Ham won two titles in the AFC Asian Cup and three silver medals in the Asian Games. He also participated in the 1964 Summer Olympics, but conceded 20 goals during three Olympic matches. After retirement, Ham managed South Korea national team, winning the 1978 Asian Games. He also managed Hallelujah FC, and became the first manager to win the K League title.

Full name Ham Heung-chul

Date of birth (1930-11-17)17 November 1930

Place of birth Korea, Empire of Japan

Date of death 11 September 2000(2000-09-11) (aged 69)

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Ham Heung-chul

Ham in 1956
Personal information
Full name	Ham Heung-chul
Date of birth	(1930-11-17)17 November 1930
Place of birth	Korea, Empire of Japan
Date of death	11 September 2000(2000-09-11) (aged 69)
Place of death	Inje, Gangwon, South Korea
Position	Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
?–1963	ROK Army OPMG
1964–1967	Korea Tungsten
International career
1954–1965	South Korea	51	(0)
Managerial career
1972	South Korea
1974–1976	South Korea
1978–1979	South Korea
1982–1985	Hallelujah FC
Medal record Men's football Representing  South Korea (as player) AFC Asian Cup 1956 Hong Kong Team 1960 South Korea Team Asian Games 1954 Manila Team 1958 Tokyo Team 1962 Jakarta Team Representing  South Korea (as manager) Asian Games 1978 Bangkok Team
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

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While climbing Mt. Seorak, Ham lost his footing and fell off a cliff on 11 September 2000. He died from this incident.^[1]