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Pálmar Sigurðsson

b. 1963

Icelandic basketball player

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About Pálmar Sigurðsson

Born 1963. Pálmar Sigurðsson is an Icelandic basketball player.

Pálmar Sigurðsson (born 7 February 1963) is an Icelandic former basketball player and coach, and a former member of the Icelandic national team. In 2001 he was named to the Icelandic basketball team of the 20th century by the Icelandic Basketball Association.

Club career Pálmar started his career with Haukar and helped them win the 2. deild karla in 1981. In 1983, he led Haukar to victory in the 1. deild karla and promotion to the top-tier Úrvalsdeild karla. In 1988 he led Haukar to the national championship after making 11 three-point shots in the fifth and deciding game of the finals against Njarðvík. The same year he was named the Icelandic All-Star Game MVP. He retired early in November 1995.

National team career Pálmar played 74 games for the Icelandic national team from 1982 to 1992.

Personal life Pálmar's son is handballer Aron Pálmarsson.

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Important facts

Born
7 February 1963, Iceland
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Basketball player
Nationality
Iceland, Úrvalsdeild karla (basketball)
Awards
1. deild karla (basketball); 2. deild karla (basketball); Icelandic Basketball Association Men's All-Star Game; Icelandic Basketball Player of the Year; Icelandic Men's Basketball Cup; Icelandic basketball team of the 20th century; Úrvalsdeild Men's Coach of the Year; Úrvalsdeild Men's Domestic All-First Team; Úrvalsdeild karla (basketball); Úrvalsdeild karla Player of the Year

People in Pálmar Sigurðsson's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Portrait of Personal
Personal
b. 1963
Computer scientist
 Portrait of Aron Pálmarsson
Aron Pálmarsson
b. 1990
Handball player

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Pálmar Sigurðsson?

Icelandic basketball player

When was Pálmar Sigurðsson born?

Pálmar Sigurðsson was born on 7 February 1963 in Iceland.

What is Pálmar Sigurðsson's occupation?

Pálmar Sigurðsson is a basketball player.

What nationality is Pálmar Sigurðsson?

Pálmar Sigurðsson is Icelandic.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Pálmar Sigurðsson

· Wikidata: Q91014165

· DBpedia: Pálmar Sigurðsson

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