Jens Jørgen Hansen 1939 – 2022

Biography

Jens Jørgen Hansen was born on January 4, 1939, in Struer, Denmark, where he would spend much of his life. He became known as a footballer, pursuing a career in the sport during his younger years. His connection to his hometown remained strong throughout his life, as he returned to Struer in his later years.

Hansen lived a full life spanning more than eight decades, witnessing tremendous changes in Danish society and football culture. He passed away on January 2, 2022, just two days before what would have been his eighty-third birthday, also in his native Struer. His life was deeply rooted in his community, having been born and died in the same town.

The legacy of Jens Jørgen Hansen reflects a simpler era of Danish football, when the sport was growing in popularity across the nation. Though his playing days were long behind him by the time of his passing, his contributions to the game remained part of Struer’s local history and memory.