About Jalmari Holopainen
Lived 1892 – 1954 (aged 61). Jalmari Holopainen was a Finnish and Russian association football player.
Hjalmar "Jalmari" Holopainen (29 June 1892 – 3 April 1954) was a Finnish football player who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was a defender. In the 1912 Summer Olympics, he played all four matches that Finland competed. In the semi-final against Great Britain, he scored the first own goal in the history of major international football tournaments. During his career, he played the first six international matches with the Finland national team.
He was part of the HJK (Helsingin Jalkapalloklubi). When Jalmari Holopainen played in the team, HJK won the Finnish Championship in 1911, 1912, 1917 and 1918.
Jalmari Holopainen died at age 62 in 1954.
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Who was Jalmari Holopainen?
Finnish association football player (1892-1954)
When was Jalmari Holopainen born?
Jalmari Holopainen was born on 29 June 1892 in Helsinki.
When did Jalmari Holopainen die?
Jalmari Holopainen died on 3 February 1954 in Helsinki.
What was Jalmari Holopainen's occupation?
Jalmari Holopainen was an association football player.
What nationality was Jalmari Holopainen?
Jalmari Holopainen was Finnish and Russian.
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