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Mar 14, 1920 Moscow, Russia Died on 30 May 1980 (aged 60)
Russian footballer
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About Alexei Khomich
- Aleksei Petrovich Khomich (Russian: ??????? ???????? ?????; 14 March 1920 – 30 May 1980) was a Soviet goalkeeper of the 1940s. During his career he played for FC Dynamo Moscow, FC Dinamo Minsk and FC Spartak Moscow.
- He came to international prominence following Dynamo Moscow's tour of Great Britain in 1945 when his outstanding bravery led to him receiving the nickname "Tiger".
- He was noted for his excellent reflexes and energetic style. With Dynamo Moscow he won Soviet Championships in 1945 and 1949, while he was also a runner up on four other occasions.
- He was also remembered as a mentor to the great Lev Yashin in the early part of Yashin's career with Dynamo Moscow. After retiring as a player, Khomich became sports photographer, working with Sovetsky Sport and Futbol.
