Holger Hansson
Swedish footballer and manager
About Holger Hansson
Lived 1927 – 2014 (aged 86). Holger Hansson was a Swedish association football player and association football coach.
Holger Valdemar Hansson (26 January 1927 – 17 January 2014) was a football player and coach. He was born in Gothenburg, Sweden. During his club career, Hansson played for IFK Göteborg. He won the bronze medal at the 1952 Summer Olympics. He later trained a number of teams, including IK Brage, IFK Göteborg, GAIS in Sweden.
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Who was Holger Hansson?
Swedish footballer and manager (1927-2014)
When was Holger Hansson born?
Holger Hansson was born on 26 January 1927 in Örgryte församling.
When did Holger Hansson die?
Holger Hansson died on 17 January 2014 in Lundby church parish.
What was Holger Hansson's occupation?
Holger Hansson was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Holger Hansson?
Holger Hansson was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Holger Hansson. https://biography.guide/holger-hansson/
MLA: "Holger Hansson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/holger-hansson/.
Chicago: "Holger Hansson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/holger-hansson/.
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