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Frank Jacobsson

1930 – 2017

Swedish association football player and manager

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About Frank Jacobsson

Lived 1930 – 2017 (aged 86). Frank Jacobsson was a Swedish association football player and association football coach.

Frank Charles "Sanny" Jacobsson (6 July 1930 – 26 February 2017) was a professional footballer who spent his entire career as a winger for the club GAIS in the Swedish Allsvenskan. Born in the United States, he represented Sweden internationally.

Professional career Jacobsson spent his entire professional career with GAIS, from 1949 to 1960. Jacobsson played an important role in the 1953–54 Allsvenskan season, by scoring 4 goals in the last 3 games of the season. These matches were title deciders in a close race to end the season, and helped GAIS win their first Allsvenskan in 23 years.

From 1960 to 1961, Jacobsson managed Vårgårda IK.

Personal life Jacobsson was born in the United States to a Swedish father and Italian mother, and moved to Sweden at a young age. Jacobsson played professional football alongside his brother, Karl-Alfred Jacobsson, with GAIS and the Sweden men's national football team. His son, Roberto Jacobsson, was also associated with GAIS as a manager and player.

Honours Club GAIS Allsvenskan (1): 1953–54

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Frank Jacobsson?

Swedish association football player and manager (1930-2017)

When was Frank Jacobsson born?

Frank Jacobsson was born on 6 July 1930 in Gothenburg.

When did Frank Jacobsson die?

Frank Jacobsson died on 26 February 2017 in Bergsjön.

What was Frank Jacobsson's occupation?

Frank Jacobsson was an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality was Frank Jacobsson?

Frank Jacobsson was Swedish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Frank Jacobsson

· Wikidata: Q1443492

· DBpedia: Frank Jacobsson

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