Alexander Gomelsky

Soviet basketball coach (1928–2005)
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Summary

Alexander Gomelsky's place of birth was Kronstadt[1]. He was born on January 18, 1928[2]. He passed away in Moscow[3]. He died on August 16, 2005[4]. He worked as a basketball coach[5] and basketball player[6].

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Vagankovo Cemetery[7]
  • Spouse: Olga Gomelskaya[8]
  • Child: Vladimir Gomelsky[9]
  • Country of citizenship: Soviet Union[10], Russia[11]
  • Award received: Order of the Red Star[12], Master of Sport of the USSR, International Class[13], Order of the Badge of Honour[14], Order of the Red Banner of Labour[15], Order of Friendship of Peoples[16], Merited Coach of the USSR[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Member of sports team: ASK Riga[19]
  • Member of political party: Communist Party of the Soviet Union[20]
  • Position played on team / speciality: shooting guard[21]
  • Cause of death: leukemia[22]
  • Sport: basketball[23]

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Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Red Star[12], a socialist order of merit[24], in Soviet Union[25], founded in 1930[26]; Master of Sport of the USSR, International Class[13], a sports title[27], in Soviet Union[28]; Order of the Badge of Honour[14], a socialist order of merit[29], in Soviet Union[30], founded in 1935[31]; Order of the Red Banner of Labour[15], a socialist order of merit[32], in Soviet Union[33], founded in 1928[34]; Order of Friendship of Peoples[16], an order[35], in Soviet Union[36], founded in 1972[37]; and Merited Coach of the USSR[17], an honorary sporting title[38], in Soviet Union[39], founded in 1956[40].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Alexander Gomelsky include Alexander Gomelsky Universal Sports Hall CSKA[41], a multi-purpose hall[42], in Russia[43], founded in 1979[44].

Why It Matters

Entities named for him include Alexander Gomelsky Universal Sports Hall CSKA[41], a multi-purpose hall[42], in Russia[43], founded in 1979[44].

FAQs

Where was Alexander Gomelsky born?

Alexander Gomelsky's place of birth was Kronstadt[1].

Where did Alexander Gomelsky die?

Alexander Gomelsky passed away in Moscow[3].

Who was Alexander Gomelsky married to?

Alexander Gomelsky's spouses include Olga Gomelskaya[8].

What did Alexander Gomelsky do for work?

Alexander Gomelsky worked as basketball coach[5] and basketball player[6].

What awards did Alexander Gomelsky receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Star[12], Master of Sport of the USSR, International Class[13], Order of the Badge of Honour[14], and Order of the Red Banner of Labour[15].

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