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Bror Pettersson

1924 – 1978

Swedish former ice hockey player

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Lived 1924 – 1978 (aged 54). Bror Pettersson was a Swedish ice hockey player and association football player.

Bror "Lulle" Pettersson (31 January 1924 – 15 October 1978) was a Swedish ice hockey and bandy player, who represented Hammarby IF in both sports. He won the silver medal with Sweden in the 1947 World Championships.

Athletic career Ice hockey Born and raised in Stockholm, Pettersson started to play ice hockey with Hammarby IF at age 12. In 1941, he made his debut in their senior roster, competing in the top flight Svenska Serien.

Pettersson won three Swedish championships – in 1942, 1945 and 1951 – with Hammarby IF. In total, he played 183 games for the club and scored 75 goals, in 14 seasons until 1956. He won a silver medal with Sweden in the 1947 World Championships and finished in fourth place at the 1948 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz.

Bandy Like many other ice hockey players at the time, Pettersson also played bandy. He made his debut for Hammarby IF in 1943, playing two seasons for the side in Allsvenskan, before leaving at the end of 1947. He made a comeback in 1952, playing an other two seasons in the first tier, before definitely retiring in 1954.

Football Pettersson also briefly played football, starting his career with local club IK Tellus. In 1946–47, he made eight appearances for Hammarby IF, making three appearances in Division 2, Sweden's second tier.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bror Pettersson?

Swedish former ice hockey player

When was Bror Pettersson born?

Bror Pettersson was born on 31 January 1924 in Stockholm.

When did Bror Pettersson die?

Bror Pettersson died on 15 October 1978 in Stockholm.

What was Bror Pettersson's occupation?

Bror Pettersson was an ice hockey player and association football player.

What nationality was Bror Pettersson?

Bror Pettersson was Swedish.

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· Wikipedia: Bror Pettersson

· Wikidata: Q6046668

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