Ole Jonny Friise

Ole Jonny Friise (3 July 1941 – 30 October 2024) was a Norwegian bandy player and football player. His achievements include winning six national titles in bandy with Strømsgodset, and one world championship silver medal with the national team. In football, he won the Norwegian Football Cup with Strømsgodset twice, and the Norwegian League once.

Career

Born in Drammen on 3 July 1941, Riise played bandy and football for the club Strømsgodset during his entire career. He played a total of 51 matches for the national team, and won a silver medal at the 1965 Bandy World Championship, when he also was team captain.

In football, he won two national titles with Strømsgodset, winning the 1969 Norwegian Football Cup and the 1970 Norwegian Football Cup, as well as winning the top league in 1970.

Ole Jonny Friise died on 30 October 2024, at the age of 83.