Anatoly Akimov (footballer)

Anatoly Akimov
Born Anatoly Mikhaylovich Akimov
(1915-04-06)April 6, 1915
Moscow
Died 10 August 1984(1984-08-10) (aged 69)
Moscow
Spouse(s) Natalia Petukhova

Anatoly Mikhaylovich Akimov (Russian: Анато́лий Миха́йлович Аки́мов; April 6, 1915, Moscow, Russian Empire - August 10, 1984, Moscow, RSFSR, USSR) is a Soviet football goalkeeper. Honored Master of Sports of the USSR (1940), Honored coach of the RSFSR (1963). Player Team Moscow. Head coach of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (1958-1960).

In 1931-35 he played handball, was the champion of Moscow, was a member of the Moscow team.

He was awarded the Order of the Badge of Honour (1937).[1]

Wife - a famous Soviet athlete, champion of the USSR - Natalia Petukhova.[2]

He was buried at the Vagankovo Cemetery.[3]

Grave on the Vagankovo Cemetery

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