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1963 in Soviet Union

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Historical records for Soviet Union in 1963

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Yashin Becomes First Goalkeeper Winner

Yashin, Lev · Moscow · Goalkeeper · Sport / Football

Lev Yashin receives the 1963 Ballon d’Or and becomes the first goalkeeper to win the prize, recognition of the commanding penalty-area presence and reflexes he demonstrates for Dynamo Moscow and the Soviet national side.

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