Karl Wild
German ice hockey player
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Karl Wild (23 November 1917 – 27 April 1975) was a German ice hockey player. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1952 Winter Olympics.[1]
NationalityGerman
Born23 November 1917
Munich, Germany
Died27 April 1975 (aged 57)
Munich, West Germany
SportIce hockey
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | German |
| Born | 23 November 1917 Munich, Germany |
| Died | 27 April 1975 (aged 57) Munich, West Germany |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Ice hockey |
Career
Wild played his entire career for SC Riessersee between 1932 to 1952, scoring over 500 goals and achieving six German Championships.[2] He coached the German national team during the 1960 Winter Olympics.[3]
He served as acting chairman of FC Bayern Munich in 1955.[4] He was inducted into the German Ice Hockey Hall of Fame in 1988.[5]