Hu Denghui (simplified Chinese: 胡登辉; traditional Chinese: 胡登輝; pinyin: Hú Dēnghuī; 1941–1969) was a Chinese footballer.
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Hu Denghui | ||
| Date of birth | 1941 | ||
| Place of birth | Beijing, China | ||
| Date of death | 1969 (aged 27) | ||
| Place of death | Beijing, China | ||
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Beijing | |||
| Bayi | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Bayi | |||
| International career | |||
| 1965–1966 | China | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career edit
In 1962, Hu graduated from Beijing Sport University. Hu played youth football for both Beijing and Bayi before making the step-up to Bayi's senior team.[1]
International career edit
In March 1965, Hu made his debut for China, playing against Guinea, Mali and Albania as part of a tour.[2] On 28 June 1966, Hu scored a hat-trick in a 10–4 victory against Tanzania. Just under a month later, on 23 July 1966, Hu scored another hat-trick for China, this time in a 6–0 win over Syria.[3]
Death edit
Starting in 1966, Hu began to be the victim of persecution as a result of the Cultural Revolution, being accused of being a "counterrevolutionary". During the same time, his father was imprisoned. In 1969, Hu hanged himself from a tree in Yuanmingyuan Park in Beijing. At the time of Hu's death, he only weighed 40kg.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b "特寻访：昔日天才27岁挨整上吊 死前体重只有90斤" (in Chinese). Sina. 18 December 2007. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
- ^ "胡登辉：一颗希望之星的惨死" (in Chinese). wenxuecity.com. 24 June 2018. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
- ^ "Hu Denghui". China National Football Team Database. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
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