Luigi Bestagini

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameLuigi Piero•Bestagini
Used nameLuigi•Bestagini
Born28 August 1919 in Milano, Milano (ITA)
Died29 April 1993 (aged 73 years 8 months 1 day) in Milano, Milano (ITA)
AffiliationsDiavoli Rossoneri, Milano (ITA)
NOC Italy

Biography

Italian ice hockey player Luigi Bestagini first played for Diavoli Rossoneri in Milano in the 1936–37 season before moving to AMDG Milano. Following World War II Bestagini returned to Diavoli Rossoneri in 1946 and later served as their head coach in 1952–53. He also played for the Italian national team in 1939–40 before being selected to compete at the 1948 St. Moritz Olympics.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1948 Winter Olympics Ice Hockey (Ice Hockey) ITA Luigi Bestagini
Ice Hockey, Men (Olympic) Italy 8