John Eriksson
Swedish footballer and manager
About John Eriksson
Lived 1929 – 2020 (aged 91). John Eriksson was a Swedish association football player and association football coach.
John Rune "Jompa" Eriksson (12 March 1929 – 24 March 2020 ) was a Swedish footballer and manager who most notably played as a forward for Djurgårdens IF. A full international between 1951 and 1955, he won ten caps for the Sweden national team and scored nine goals.
Club career Eriksson made his senior team debut for Värtans IK in 1948. He moved to Djurgården and made his debut in a 3–1 win against GAIS on 29 July 1951. 1954–55, 1959
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Who was John Eriksson?
Swedish footballer and manager (1929-2020)
When was John Eriksson born?
John Eriksson was born on 12 March 1929 in Stockholm.
When did John Eriksson die?
John Eriksson died on 24 March 2020 in Stockholm, Högalid.
What was John Eriksson's occupation?
John Eriksson was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was John Eriksson?
John Eriksson was Swedish.
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· DBpedia: John Eriksson (footballer)
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