Putte Kock
Swedish football, hockey, and bridge player
About Putte Kock
Lived 1901 – 1979 (aged 78). Putte Kock was a Swedish association football player, ice hockey player, bridge player and association football coach.
Rudolf "Putte" Kock (29 June 1901 – 31 October 1979) was a Swedish football, ice hockey and bridge player who won a bronze medal in the 1924 Summer Olympics as a football player, being voted the best left winger after the tournament. He also made six caps for the Swedish ice hockey team, including the Ice Hockey European Championship 1922, and scored five goals.
After having to end his career prematurely due to a knee injury, he worked as a football coach with AIK's rivals Djurgården and with the national team (1943–1956). Together with George Raynor he qualified Sweden for the 1948 Summer Olympics where they won gold, the 1950 FIFA World Cup (bronze) and the 1952 Summer Olympics (bronze).
After his coaching career Kock became a well-known sports commentator on Swedish television. Placed third representing Sweden and Iceland in 1950 Placed second representing Sweden in 1953 European Team Championships Placed first representing Sweden in 1939 and 1952 Placed second representing Sweden in 1948, 1949 and 1950
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Who was Putte Kock?
Swedish football, hockey, and bridge player (1901-1979)
When was Putte Kock born?
Putte Kock was born on 29 June 1901 in Nacka.
When did Putte Kock die?
Putte Kock died on 31 October 1979 in Stockholm.
What was Putte Kock's occupation?
Putte Kock was an association football player, ice hockey player, bridge player and association football coach.
What nationality was Putte Kock?
Putte Kock was Swedish.
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