Hockey legend ‘Uncle Freddy’ passes on at the age of 93


PETALING JAYA: Former national hockey player Freddy Wilfred Vias (pic) passed away on Tuesday afternoon at his home in Petaling Jaya at the age of 93.

Better known as ‘Uncle Freddy’, he was instrumental in powering the Federation of Malaya hockey team’s appearance at the Melbourne 1956 Olympics.

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