About Veikko Suominen
Lived 1948 – 1978 (aged 30). Veikko Suominen was a Finnish ice hockey player.
Veikko Suominen (May 5, 1948 – December 28, 1978) was an ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga for Upon Pallo, Kiekko-67 and Ilves from 1967 to 1978.
Death Suominen committed suicide on December 28, 1978, while a member of the Tampere-based team Ilves. After his death, Ilves retired his jersey number, 24, out of use immediately and it has not been assigned since.
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Who was Veikko Suominen?
Finnish ice hockey player (1948–1978)
When was Veikko Suominen born?
Veikko Suominen was born on 5 May 1948 in Rauma.
When did Veikko Suominen die?
Veikko Suominen died on 21 December 1978 in Tampere.
What was Veikko Suominen's occupation?
Veikko Suominen was an ice hockey player.
What nationality was Veikko Suominen?
Veikko Suominen was Finnish.
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