About Willy Schäfer
Lived 1913 – 1980 (aged 67). Willy Schäfer was a Swiss handball player.
Willy Schäfer (30 April 1913 – 16 October 1980) was a Swiss field handball player who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
He was part of the Swiss field handball team, which won the bronze medal. He played one match.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Willy Schäfer?
handball player (1913-1980)
When was Willy Schäfer born?
Willy Schäfer was born on 30 April 1913 in Switzerland.
When did Willy Schäfer die?
Willy Schäfer died on 16 October 1980.
What was Willy Schäfer's occupation?
Willy Schäfer was a handball player.
What nationality was Willy Schäfer?
Willy Schäfer was Swiss.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Willy Schäfer (handballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Willy Schäfer. https://biography.guide/willy-schafer-handball-player/
MLA: "Willy Schäfer." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/willy-schafer-handball-player/.
Chicago: "Willy Schäfer." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/willy-schafer-handball-player/.
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