Putte Kock 1901 – 1979

Biography

Putte Kock was born on June 29, 1901, in Nacka, Sweden, during a time when the nation’s sporting culture was flourishing. He would go on to become a versatile and accomplished athlete, distinguished by his ability to excel across multiple disciplines. Throughout his life, Kock demonstrated a rare talent for both ice and field sports, as well as the strategic mind required for competitive card play.

His athletic pursuits encompassed football and hockey, two sports that held significant importance in Swedish recreational and competitive life during the early twentieth century. Beyond these pursuits, Kock also developed expertise in bridge, the intellectually demanding card game that requires keen analytical skills and strategic thinking. This combination of athletic and intellectual pursuits reflected a well-rounded approach to sport and competition.

Kock spent much of his life in Stockholm, the vibrant capital where he built his legacy as a respected athlete and player. On October 31, 1979, he passed away in Stockholm at the age of 78. His contributions to Swedish sports were recognized through his final resting place at Gustaf Vasa’s columbarium, a distinguished cemetery in Stockholm Municipality, where he remains remembered among Sweden’s sporting heritage.