Farewell to a Legend: Manuel Frederick's Legacy in Hockey
Published on: Oct. 31, 2025, 7:27 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Former Indian hockey team goalkeeper Manuel Frederick, who won the bronze at the 1972 Munich Olympics, passed away at 78 in Bengaluru after battling prostate cancer. Remembered as a pioneer from Kerala, his legacy in sports inspired future generations. He was honored with the Major Dhyan Chand Award in 2019.
