Photo Jiří Holík

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Condition: found, good

Dimensions: 12,5 cm x 17,6 cm

Rare color photograph of Jiří Holík with pencil note on reverse: "foto Karel Kučera". Jiří Holík was a legendary Czechoslovak hockey forward and brother of Jaroslav Holík, together they formed a famous offensive line with Vladimír Martinec. He belonged among the greatest stars of Czechoslovak hockey of the seventies and won several medals at world championships and Olympic games. Holík was known for his technical sophistication, game overview, and goal-scoring abilities. Karel Kučera was a renowned sports photographer specializing in hockey photography. Color photographs from this era are rarer than black and white ones and have higher collectible value. The pencil note on reverse proves authorship and authenticity of the shot. Rare memorabilia for collectors of hockey photographs, Jiří Holík fans, or enthusiasts of Czechoslovak hockey legends and the golden generation of the seventies.