About Lennart Svedberg
Lived 1944 – 1972 (aged 28). Lennart Svedberg was a Swedish ice hockey player.
Jan Lennart "Lill-Strimma" Svedberg (29 February 1944 – 29 July 1972) was a Swedish ice hockey defenceman. He played for Timrå IK and Brynäs IF. He also played on the Swedish national team during six IIHF World Championships and the 1968 Winter Olympics. Svedberg was named best defenceman at the 1970 World Championships.
Svedberg died in a road accident outside of Timrå, Sweden, in July 1972, colliding with Leif Engvalls' tour-bus.
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Who was Lennart Svedberg?
Swedish ice hockey player (1944–1972)
When was Lennart Svedberg born?
Lennart Svedberg was born on 29 February 1944 in Timrå.
When did Lennart Svedberg die?
Lennart Svedberg died on 29 July 1972 in Timrå.
What was Lennart Svedberg's occupation?
Lennart Svedberg was an ice hockey player.
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Lennart Svedberg was Swedish.
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