Dhyan Chand

Major Dhyan Chand was an Indian field hockey player. He is widely regarded as the greatest field hockey player in history. He was known for his extraordinary ball control... Wikipedia

• Birth name:  Dhyan Singh Bais
• Nickname(s):  The Wizard, The Magician
• Born:  August 29, 1905, Allahabad, United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, British India, (present-day Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India)
• Age at death:  74 years
• Died:  December 03, 1979, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
• Years of service:  1922–1956
• Rank:  Major
• Unit:  1st Brahmans, 14th Punjab Regiment, Punjab Regiment
• Awards:  Padma Bhushan (1956)
• Data source:  DuckDuckGo