About Risto Kala
Lived 1941 – 2021 (aged 80). Risto Kala was a Finnish basketball player and physician.
Risto Kala (24 July 1941 – 25 November 2021) was a Finnish basketball player. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1964 Summer Olympics. Kala was SM-sarja top scorer in 1968–1969 season. Representing Pantterit he won two Finnish championships. In 2018, Kala was inducted to Finnish Basketball Hall of Fame. Kala died in November 2021, at the age of 80.
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Who was Risto Kala?
Finnish basketball player (1941–2021)
When was Risto Kala born?
Risto Kala was born on 24 July 1941 in Helsinki.
When did Risto Kala die?
Risto Kala died on 25 November 2021 in Vantaa.
What was Risto Kala's occupation?
Risto Kala was a basketball player and physician.
What nationality was Risto Kala?
Risto Kala was Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Risto Kala. https://biography.guide/risto-kala/
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