Valeri Kharlamov

Quick Facts

Full Name	Valeri Kharlamov
Occupation	Hockey Player
Date Of Birth	Jan 14, 1948(1948-01-14)
Age	76
Date Of Death	August 27, 1981, Solnechnogorsky District, Russia
Birthplace	Russia
Country	Russia
Horoscope	Capricorn

Valeri Kharlamov Biography

Valeri Kharlamov is one of the most popular and richest Hockey Player who was born on January 14, 1948 in Russia, Russia. Hall of Fame left winger for CSKA Moscow and the Soviet national team who is thought of as one of the greatest hockey players of his time, having won eight World Championships and two Olympic gold medals. His life was cut tragically short after a car accident in August 1981, when he was just 33 years old.

He was teammates with goaltender Vladislav Tretiak on the Soviet team that fell to the famous “Miracle On Ice” U.S. team at the 1980 Winter Olympics.

His wife Irina was also killed in the accident. He left behind a daughter named Bugonita and a son named Alexander, who later played for CSKA Moscow.

Valeri Kharlamov Net Worth

Valeri Kharlamov is one of the richest Hockey Player from Russia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Valeri Kharlamov 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He began skating at age 7 and came up through the youth ranks of CSKA Moscow. He made his debut with the senior team in 1967.

The Kharlamov Trophy, given each year to the NHL’s best Russian player, is named in his honor.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Valeri Kharlamov height 5 feet 8 inches Valeri weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Valeri Kharlamov Dating?

According to our records, Valeri Kharlamov married to Irina Kharlamova. As of December 1, 2023, Valeri Kharlamov’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Valeri Ranked on the list of most popular Hockey Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Russia. Valeri Kharlamov celebrates birthday on January 14 of every year.

What happened Valeri Kharlamov?

Kharlamov was killed in a car accident in 1981. After his death, Kharlamov was elected to the International Ice Hockey Federation Hall of Fame, the Hockey Hall of Fame, the Russian Hockey Hall of Fame and was selected as one of the forwards on the IIHF Centennial All-Star Team.

Who is the greatest Russian hockey player of all time?

Sergei Fedorov Fedorov is tops on our list for being the best all-around Russian in NHL history, and, frankly, is one of the best all-around players ever.

How good was Kharlamov?

He played a very “beautiful” and “pure” style of hockey (remember that for later). In his playing career, he collected a treasure trove of medals and awards. Between the Olympics and World Championships, he won a total of 10 gold medals, 3 silver medals, and 1 bronze medal.

Who was the coach of the 1980 Soviet hockey team?

Viktor Tikhonov , the domineering coach of the powerful Soviet national hockey team known as the Big Red Machine that won three Olympic gold medals and one devastating silver — when the Soviets, shocking the hockey world, lost to the United States in the 1980 Lake Placid Games in the celebrated Miracle on Ice — died on …

What happened to the 1980 Soviet hockey team?

The Soviet team did not lose a World Championship game until 1985 and did not lose to the United States again until 1991. Throughout the 1980s, NHL teams continued to draft Soviet players in hopes of enticing them to eventually play in North America.