Hong Deok-Young
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Hong Deok-Young (May 5, 1921 ~ September 13, 2005) is a South Korea
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manager, referee and former football
player. He was one of the first South Koreans to be capped for their country at international level.
He was also the goalkeeper of the South Korea national team who appeared at the 1954 World Cup
. After retiring, he was an international football referee from 1957 to 1967. In later life, Hong went blind due to complication of diabetes mellitus
. He died on September 13, 2005.
, where he initially played as a defender. When the Korean FA
put together a national team in 1946, he made the cut as a goalkeeper. On April 11, 1947, South Korea arrived in Sanghai, where they played five fixtures against the Sanghai amateur football team. Hong participated in these games.
Hong was South Korea's goalkeeper at the 1948
. Six years later, he was in goal as South Korea appeared at their first World Cup
, in Switzerland
. The experience was not a happy one for the Koreans, who lost their two matches 9-0 to Hungary
's famous "Magic Magyars" and 7-0 to Turkey
.
team. From 1969 onwards, he managed Seoul Bank FC, a now-defunct amateur side, for eight years. In 1971, he was appointed manager of the South Korean national team.
Hong was part of the executive committee of the Korean FA
in 1960, 1962, 1967, and 1972-1974. He was also the vice-president of the FA from 1985 to 1986, and a member of the 2002 FIFA World Cup
organising committee.
for services to refereeing. He was inducted into the Korean football Hall of Fame in 2005.
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
n football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
manager, referee and former football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
player. He was one of the first South Koreans to be capped for their country at international level.
He was also the goalkeeper of the South Korea national team who appeared at the 1954 World Cup
1954 FIFA World Cup
The 1954 FIFA World Cup, the fifth staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in Switzerland from 16 June to 4 July. Switzerland was chosen as hosts in July 1946. The tournament set a number of all-time records for goal-scoring, including the highest average goals scored per game...
. After retiring, he was an international football referee from 1957 to 1967. In later life, Hong went blind due to complication of diabetes mellitus
Diabetes mellitus
Diabetes mellitus, often simply referred to as diabetes, is a group of metabolic diseases in which a person has high blood sugar, either because the body does not produce enough insulin, or because cells do not respond to the insulin that is produced...
. He died on September 13, 2005.
Football career
Hong started his football career at Bosung College, before joining Korea UniversityKorea University
Korea University is a prestigious nonsectarian, private research university located primarily in Seoul, South Korea, and one of the SKY universities, a historical acronym used in South Korea to refer to Seoul National University, Korea University, and Yonsei University. Founded by Lee Yong-ik in...
, where he initially played as a defender. When the Korean FA
Korea Football Association
The Korea Football Association is the governing body of football in Korea. The first governing body of Korean football was the Joseon Football Association , founded on 19 September 1933....
put together a national team in 1946, he made the cut as a goalkeeper. On April 11, 1947, South Korea arrived in Sanghai, where they played five fixtures against the Sanghai amateur football team. Hong participated in these games.
Hong was South Korea's goalkeeper at the 1948
1948 Summer Olympics
The 1948 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XIV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in London, England, United Kingdom. After a 12-year hiatus because of World War II, these were the first Summer Olympics since the 1936 Games in Berlin...
. Six years later, he was in goal as South Korea appeared at their first World Cup
FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup, often simply the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association , the sport's global governing body...
, in Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
. The experience was not a happy one for the Koreans, who lost their two matches 9-0 to Hungary
Hungary national football team
The Hungary national football team represents Hungary in international football and is controlled by the Hungarian Football Federation....
's famous "Magic Magyars" and 7-0 to Turkey
Turkey national football team
The Turkey national football team represents Turkey in association football and is controlled by the Turkish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Turkey. They are affiliated with UEFA...
.
Managerial career
After Hong retired, he became a referee, and officiated from 1957 to 1967. He also managed the Korea UniversityKorea University
Korea University is a prestigious nonsectarian, private research university located primarily in Seoul, South Korea, and one of the SKY universities, a historical acronym used in South Korea to refer to Seoul National University, Korea University, and Yonsei University. Founded by Lee Yong-ik in...
team. From 1969 onwards, he managed Seoul Bank FC, a now-defunct amateur side, for eight years. In 1971, he was appointed manager of the South Korean national team.
Hong was part of the executive committee of the Korean FA
Korea Football Association
The Korea Football Association is the governing body of football in Korea. The first governing body of Korean football was the Joseon Football Association , founded on 19 September 1933....
in 1960, 1962, 1967, and 1972-1974. He was also the vice-president of the FA from 1985 to 1986, and a member of the 2002 FIFA World Cup
2002 FIFA World Cup
The 2002 FIFA World Cup was the 17th staging of the FIFA World Cup, held in South Korea and Japan from 31 May to 30 June. It was also the first World Cup held in Asia, and the last in which the golden goal rule was implemented. Brazil won the tournament for a record fifth time, beating Germany 2–0...
organising committee.
Award
In 1974, Hong received a special award from FIFAFIFA
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association , commonly known by the acronym FIFA , is the international governing body of :association football, futsal and beach football. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter, who is in his fourth...
for services to refereeing. He was inducted into the Korean football Hall of Fame in 2005.