- Lev Yashin was born in Moscow into a family of workers. Yashin had a difficult childhood. His family was rather poor and had to share a tiny flat with other relatives.
- Lev Ivanovich Yashin was born in 1929 and due to his height was called ‘Eiffel Tower’ by classmates when he first went to school, aged seven.
- However, he is far from the greatest вратарь (goalkeeper) in football history. That honour goes to Lev Yashin, the Black Spider.Bulunamadı: very
- In 1963 he was recognized as the best footballer in Europe, Lev Yashin's biography was supplemented with another award - he was awarded the "Golden Ball".
- WHEN the poster for the 2018 World Cup was revealed it showed an image of one of Russia’s greatest ever players, Lev Yashin.
- It will not seem surprising that Yashin also played hockey professionally, if you recall who brought him to Dynamo football.Bulunamadı: very
- In 1963, he was recognized as Europe's best player, biography of Lev Yashin added another award — he received «Golden ball».
- Yashin also played goalie for the Dynamo ice hockey team during those early years of trying to break into the senior squad.