Drahos Jirotka
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| Drahos Jirotka | |
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| Position | Right Wing |
| Teams | SK Prostejov AC Sparta Praha |
| National team |  Czechoslovakia
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| Born | September 20, 1915, Prostejov, Austria-Hungary |
| Died | February 21, 1958, Glasgow, Scotland |
| Playing Career | 1932 – 1947 |
Drahomir "Drahos" Jirotka (September 20, 1915 - February 21, 1958) was a Czechoslovak hockey player. He was a member of the Czechoslovak National Team at three World Championships and the 1936 Winter Olympics.
He initially played for his hometown club, SK Prostejov, but joined AC Sparta Praha in 1933. His older brother, Zdenek Jirotka, was also a talented hockey player.
Jirotka left for Britain in 1939 and fought for the British Army during World War II. He died in Scotland in 1958.
Statistics
| Years | # | GP | Goals | Assists | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 1936 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| World Championships | 1935-1938 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 |