Helge Liljebjörn 1904 – 1952

Biography

Helge Liljebjörn was born on August 16, 1904, in Göteborgs Carl Johans parish, a neighborhood in Gothenburg, Sweden. He grew up in this close-knit community during the early twentieth century, a time of significant change and growth in Swedish society. From his earliest years, Helge was shaped by the culture and spirit of his native city.

Helge devoted much of his life to football, becoming a skilled athlete and competitor. His passion for the sport reflected the growing popularity of football throughout Sweden during the early decades of the twentieth century. Through his involvement in the game, he became part of a vibrant sporting community that brought together people from all walks of life.

Helge remained in his native Gothenburg throughout his life, never straying far from the parish where he was born. He spent his final years in the same community that had nurtured him from childhood. He passed away on May 2, 1952, at the age of forty-seven, leaving behind a legacy rooted in his love of football and his connection to his hometown. Helge was laid to rest at Västra kyrkogården, the cemetery where many of Gothenburg’s citizens have been remembered and honored.