Roberts Lapainis

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Roberts Lapainis
Roberts Lapainis.jpg
Position Goaltender
Teams US Riga
ASK Riga
Dinamo Riga
National team  Latvia
Born September 10, 1913,
Seces, Russian Empire
Died September 30, 1974,
Riga, Soviet Union
Playing Career 1932 – 1947

Roberts Lapainis (September 10, 1913 - September 30, 1974) was a Latvian goaltender who was a member of the Latvian National Team at the World Championships in 1935 and 1938, and at the 1936 Winter Olympics.

He was the best pre-war goalie in Latvia. Lapainis spent most of his club career with US Riga, but also played for ASK Riga and Dinamo Riga.