About Eero Salonen
Lived 1932 – 2006 (aged 73). Eero Salonen was a Finnish basketball player.
Eero Ilmari Salonen (25 July 1932, Helsinki – 22 May 2006, Thailand) was a Finnish basketball player.
He played for the Finland national basketball team from 1952 until 1959, wearing jersey number 11. He competed with that team in the 1952 Summer Olympics and the EuroBasket championships of 1953, 1955, 1957, and 1959.
After his retirement, Salonen lived in Thailand with his Thai wife.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Eero Salonen?
Finnish basketball player (1932–2006)
When was Eero Salonen born?
Eero Salonen was born on 25 July 1932 in Helsinki.
When did Eero Salonen die?
Eero Salonen died on 22 May 2006 in Pattaya.
What was Eero Salonen's occupation?
Eero Salonen was a basketball player.
What nationality was Eero Salonen?
Eero Salonen was Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eero Salonen. https://biography.guide/eero-salonen/
MLA: "Eero Salonen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eero-salonen/.
Chicago: "Eero Salonen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eero-salonen/.
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