About Ed Dolejs
Lived 1929 – 2019 (aged 90). Ed Dolejs was a New Zealand and American coach.
Edward John Dolejs (30 June 1929 – 5 November 2019) was a New Zealand softball coach. He coached the New Zealand women's team between 1977 and 1991, during which time they won medals at four successive softball world championships, including gold in 1982.
Dolejs was born in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1929, and moved to New Zealand in 1965, settling in Nelson. He was also inducted as a Nelson Sports Legend. Dolejs died in Nelson on 5 November 2019.
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Who was Ed Dolejs?
New Zealand softball coach
When was Ed Dolejs born?
Ed Dolejs was born on 30 June 1929 in Cleveland.
When did Ed Dolejs die?
Ed Dolejs died on 5 November 2019 in Nelson.
What was Ed Dolejs's occupation?
Ed Dolejs was a coach.
What nationality was Ed Dolejs?
Ed Dolejs was New Zealand and American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ed Dolejs. https://biography.guide/ed-dolejs/
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