About Sverre Fornes
Lived 1932 – 2021 (aged 89). Sverre Fornes was a Norwegian association football player.
Sverre Fornes (25 April 1932 – 16 September 2021) was a Norwegian footballer who played goalkeeper for Rosenborg BK between 1948 and 1965. He also played two matches for Norway B in 1960. He became Norwegian Football Cup champion twice, in 1960 and 1964.
There are no official statistics for the number of Fornes' matches, but an unofficial counting of 500 was made public before his last match in 1965. He also played for Rosenborg's handball team and its ice hockey team, Rosenborg IHK.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sverre Fornes?
Norwegian footballer (1932-2021)
When was Sverre Fornes born?
Sverre Fornes was born on 25 April 1932 in Trondheim.
When did Sverre Fornes die?
Sverre Fornes died on 16 September 2021 in Trondheim.
What was Sverre Fornes's occupation?
Sverre Fornes was an association football player.
What nationality was Sverre Fornes?
Sverre Fornes was Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sverre Fornes. https://biography.guide/sverre-fornes/
MLA: "Sverre Fornes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sverre-fornes/.
Chicago: "Sverre Fornes." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sverre-fornes/.
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