About August Syrjäläinen
Lived 1891 – 1960 (aged 69). August Syrjäläinen was a Finnish association football player.
August Matias Syrjäläinen (24 April 1891 – 18 May 1960) was a Finnish football (soccer) goalkeeper who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
Syrjäläinen was born in Viipuri, Grand Duchy of Finland. He was a part of the Finland football team, which finished fourth in the football event. He participated in all four matches in the main tournament.
He played 5 full international matches for the Finnish team.
Syrjäläinen died in Espoo at the age of 69 in 1960.
Personal life Syrjäläinen was the maternal grandfather of Chilean footballer Pablo Yoma. Yoma's father was Chilean hurdler Pedro Yoma, who had met Syrjäläinen's daughter at the 1952 Summer Olympics held in Helsinki, Finland.
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Who was August Syrjäläinen?
Finnish footballer
When was August Syrjäläinen born?
August Syrjäläinen was born on 24 April 1891 in Vyborg.
When did August Syrjäläinen die?
August Syrjäläinen died on 18 May 1960 in Espoo.
What was August Syrjäläinen's occupation?
August Syrjäläinen was an association football player.
What nationality was August Syrjäläinen?
August Syrjäläinen was Finnish.
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