Viktor Tikhonov Death
Viktor passed away on November 24, 2014 at the age of 84 in Moscow, Russia.
When did Viktor Tikhonov die?
November 24, 2014How old was Viktor Tikhonov when died?
84Where did Viktor Tikhonov die? What was the location of death?
Moscow, Russia
Viktor Tikhonov Birthday and Date of Death
Viktor Tikhonov was born on June 4, 1930 and died on November 24, 2014. Viktor was 84 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: June 4, 1930
Date of Death: November 24, 2014
Age at Death: 84
Viktor Tikhonov - Biography
Viktor Vasilyevich Tikhonov (Russian: Виктор Васильевич Тихонов; 4 June 1930 – 24 November 2014) was a Soviet ice hockey player and coach. Tikhonov was a defenceman with VVS Moscow and Dynamo Moscow from 1949 to 1963, winning four national championships. He was the coach of the Soviet team when it was the dominant team in the world, winning eight World Championship gold medals, as well as Olympic gold in 1984, 1988, and 1992. Tikhonov also led CSKA Moscow to twelve consecutive league championships. He also coached the Soviet team that lost to the United States, 4-3, in the 1980 Olympic medal round game known as the Miracle on Ice. He was named to the IIHF Hall of Fame as a builder in 1998.
