Gunnar Gren
Swedish footballer
1920 — 1991
Quick Facts
Profession
Swedish footballer
Born
October 31, 1920
Died
1991 (age ~71)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
association football coach, association football player
SwedenBorn in GothenburgDied in Gothenburg
1920
Born in Gothenburg (1920-10-31)
1946
AwardGuldbollen
1991
Died in Gothenburg
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Johan Gunnar Gren was a Swedish professional football player and coach. He is best remembered for playing for IFK Göteborg and AC Milan.
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Who is Gunnar Gren?+
Johan Gunnar Gren was a Swedish professional football player and coach. He is best remembered for playing for IFK Göteborg and AC Milan.
What does the name Gunnar mean?+
The name Gunnar means "a male given name. Etymology: From Gunnarr, cognate with Günther and medieval Gunter.". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Gunnar Gren born?+
Gunnar Gren was born on October 31, 1920.
When did Gunnar Gren die?+
Gunnar Gren died in 1991, at approximately 71 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name. Etymology: From Gunnarr, cognate with Günther and medieval Gunter.
The name Gunnar is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "a male given name. Etymology: From Gunnarr, cognate with Günther and medieval Gunter.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Gunnar — October 31, 1920
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Cimi
Death — transformation, rebirth
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
I've watched thousands of athletes. You stood out.
— sports journalist
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