Gunnar Olsson 1908 – 1974

Biography

Gunnar Olsson was born on July 19, 1908, in Gothenburg, Sweden, during a time when the sport of football was flourishing across Scandinavia. He would go on to become a Swedish footballer, dedicating himself to a sport that was capturing the hearts of people throughout his homeland. His life was rooted in Gothenburg, a city with a rich sporting tradition that nurtured talented athletes.

Throughout his life, Gunnar remained connected to his native city and its community. He passed away on September 27, 1974, in the Göteborgs S:t Pauli church parish, after a life spent in the place he called home. His final resting place is Örgryte nya kyrkogård, a cemetery in Gothenburg Municipality where he was laid to rest.

Gunnar Olsson’s legacy is that of a Swedish footballer who lived a full life in Gothenburg, contributing to the sporting culture of his era. Though specific details of his career remain modest in historical record, his memory is preserved among those who knew him and in the community that shaped his life.