Yevgeni Babich
Soviet ice hockey player (1921–1972)
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Yevgeni Makarovich Babich (7 January 1921 – 11 June 1972) was a Soviet ice hockey player who played in the Soviet Hockey League.[1]
Born
7 January 1921
Died
11 June 1972 (aged 51)
Moscow, Soviet Union
Height
5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Weight
160 lb (73 kg; 11 st 6 lb)
| Yevgeni Babich | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
7 January 1921 | ||
| Died |
11 June 1972 (aged 51) Moscow, Soviet Union | ||
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) | ||
| Weight | 160 lb (73 kg; 11 st 6 lb) | ||
| Position | Right Wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | HC CSKA Moscow | ||
| National team |
 Soviet Union | ||
| Playing career | 1946–1957 | ||
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | ||
| Men's Ice hockey | ||
| Representing Soviet Union | ||
 | 1956 Cortina d'Ampezzo | Ice hockey |
Biography
Babich played for HC CSKA Moscow.[2] He was inducted into the Russian and Soviet Hockey Hall of Fame in 1953.[2]
He committed suicide by hanging at his home in 1972.[3]
