About Alo Suurna
Lived 1913 – 2008 (aged 95). Alo Suurna was an Estonian, Finnish and Swedish basketball player and basketball coach.
Alo Suurna (until 1936 Albert Schultz; 9 May 1913 – 8 December 2008) was an Estonian basketball player.
He was born in Tartu. 1934–1935 he studied forestry, and 1935–1938 economy at Tartu University.
He began playing basketball in 1928, coached by Herbert Niiler. He played at the club Tartu NMKÜ, which won Estonian championships in 1934, 1936 and 1937.
1939 he was basketball coach in Finland, and was also a member of Finland men's national basketball team. In 1944 he moved to Sweden.
He also played volleyball (in 1934 he was a winner of the Estonian championships).
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Who was Alo Suurna?
Estonian basketball player and coach (1913-2008)
When was Alo Suurna born?
Alo Suurna was born on 9 May 1913 in Tartu.
When did Alo Suurna die?
Alo Suurna died on 8 December 2008 in Köping.
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Alo Suurna was a basketball player and basketball coach.
What nationality was Alo Suurna?
Alo Suurna was Estonian, Finnish and Swedish.
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