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1905–1979

Dhyan Chand (August 29, 1905 – December 3, 1979), born Dhyan Singh, was a legendary Indian field hockey player. Often called a "Hockey Wizard" for his masterly stick work and ball control and widely regarded as the greatest hockey player of all time.

Also known as: Dhyanchand

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Dhyan Chand, the Indian "Hockey Wizard".

I was bypassed in 1932 possibly because of my academic handicaps and so called social position in life. I was still an ordinary soldier holding a minor rank.

Nowadays I hear of the princely comforts provided for national teams traveling overseas, and fuss players raise if they happen to miss even a cup of tea! When we used to travel the name of our country and the game were the only two things that mattered.

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