Zdenek Jirotka
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| Zdenek Jirotka | |
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| Position | Left Wing |
| Teams | SK Prostejov AC Sparta Praha |
| National team |  Czechoslovakia
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| Born | February 15, 1914, Prostejov, Bohemia |
| Died | May 24, 1981, Pinellas, FL, USA |
| Playing Career | 1932 – 1946 |
Zdenek Jirotka (February 15, 1914 - May 24, 1981) was a Czechoslovak hockey player. He played for the Czechoslovak National Team at four World Championships between 1934 and 1938 and at the 1936 Winter Olympics.
Jirotka played club hockey for SK Prostejov and AC Sparta Praha. He carried the Czechoslovak flag at the 1938 World Championship opening ceremony.
He fought for the Allies in World War II. His younger brother, Drahos Jirotka, also played hockey. Jirotka immigrated to the United States after the war.
Statistics
| Years | # | GP | Goals | Assists | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 1936 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| World Championships | 1934-1938 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 4 |