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Esko Salminen

1920 – 1998

Finnish sportsperson

Pesäpallo playerBandy playerField hockey player
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About Esko Salminen

Lived 1920 – 1998 (aged 77). Esko Salminen was a Finnish pesäpallo player, bandy player and field hockey player.

Esko Salminen (6 July 1920 – 16 April 1998) was a Finnish field hockey player. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1952 Summer Olympics.

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Important facts

Born
6 July 1920, Helsinki
Birth century
20th century
Died
16 April 1998, Helsinki
Occupation
Pesäpallo player, bandy player, field hockey player
Nationality
Finland
Also known as
Esko Jalo Toive Salminen, Eko Salminen

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Esko Salminen?

Finnish sportsperson

When was Esko Salminen born?

Esko Salminen was born on 6 July 1920 in Helsinki.

When did Esko Salminen die?

Esko Salminen died on 16 April 1998 in Helsinki.

What was Esko Salminen's occupation?

Esko Salminen was a pesäpallo player, bandy player and field hockey player.

What nationality was Esko Salminen?

Esko Salminen was Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Esko Salminen

· Wikidata: Q11858745

· DBpedia: Esko Salminen (field hockey)

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