Freddy Charlier
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Freddy Charlier | |
Position | Right Wing |
Teams | Brussels IHC |
Born | June 24, 1890, Brussels, Belgium |
Died | July 7, 1929, Stavelot, Belgium |
Playing Career | 1908 – 1914 |
Frédéric Charles Joseph François Charlier (June 24, 1890 - July 7, 1929) was a Belgian hockey player and auto racer.
Charlier played club hockey for Brussels IHC and was a member of the Belgian National Team at the European Championships in 1910, 1911, 1913, and 1914.[1]
As a race-car driver, he won the Circuit de Thuin in 1927 and 1929, and the Grand Prix de 'Heure in 1927. He was killed on July 7, 1929, during a 24-hour race at the Circuit de Francorchamps, when his car crashed into a tree.
References
- ↑ Müller, Stephan (2005). International Ice Hockey Encyclopedia 1904-2005. Germany: Books on Demand.