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| name = Sven Bergqvist |
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| birth_place = [[Stockholm]], [[Sweden]] |
| birth_place = [[Stockholm]], [[Sweden]] |
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| death_date = {{death date and age|1996|12|16|1914|8|20|df=y}} |
| death_date = {{death date and age|1996|12|16|1914|8|20|df=y}} |
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| position = [[Goalkeeper (football)|Goalkeeper]] |
| position = [[Goalkeeper (fassociation football)|Goalkeeper]] |
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| clubs1 = [[Hammarby IF]] | clubs2 =[[AIK Fotboll|AIK]] |
| clubs1 = [[Hammarby IF]] | clubs2 =[[AIK Fotboll|AIK]] |
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| caps1= | goals1 = | caps2 = | goals2 = |
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| nationalyears1= |
| nationalyears1= 1935–1943 |
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| nationalteam1= [[Sweden national football team|Sweden]]<ref>{{cite web | url = http://hem.passagen.se/fotbollslandslaget/statistiktest.htm | title = Sweden national football team stats | language = Swedish | work = passagen.se}}</ref> |
| nationalteam1= [[Sweden national football team|Sweden]]<ref>{{cite web | url = http://hem.passagen.se/fotbollslandslaget/statistiktest.htm | title = Sweden national football team stats | language = Swedish | work = passagen.se}}</ref> |
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| nationalcaps1= 35 | nationalgoals1 = 0 |
| nationalcaps1= 35 | nationalgoals1 = 0 |
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| manageryears1= |
| manageryears1= 1944–1946 |
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| managerclubs1= [[Hammarby IF]] |
| managerclubs1= [[Hammarby IF]] |
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'''Sven "Svenne Berka" Bergqvist''' (August |
'''Sven "Svenne Berka" Bergqvist''' (20 August 1914 in [[Stockholm]], [[Sweden]] – 16 December 1996) was a [[bandy]], [[ice hockey]] and [[football (soccer)|football]] player. |
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==Athletic career== |
==Athletic career== |
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Sven Bergqvist grew up in a working class home in the south parts of [[Stockholm]] known as [[Södermalm]]. At the age of 16 he made his debut as a [[bandy|bandy goalie]] in [[Hammarby IF|Hammarby IF:s]] senior team. The year after he debuted in Hammarby's senior soccer team as well as the senior ice hockey team. Bergqvist would stay as the [[goaltender]] in the soccer team from 1932 to 1946. Meanwhile he played defender in the hockey team for 13 seasons and won several national championships. In bandy he did four seasons in the highest Swedish division before giving it up. Bergqvist also played one game in the Swedish handball elite league (though not for Hammarby IF but for [[SoIK Hellas]]). |
Sven Bergqvist grew up in a working class home in the south parts of [[Stockholm]] known as [[Södermalm]]. At the age of 16 he made his debut as a [[bandy|bandy goalie]] in [[Hammarby IF|Hammarby IF:s]] senior team. The year after he debuted in Hammarby's senior soccer team as well as the senior ice hockey team. Bergqvist would stay as the [[goaltender]] in the soccer team from 1932 to 1946. Meanwhile he played defender in the hockey team for 13 seasons and won several national championships. In bandy he did four seasons in the highest Swedish division before giving it up. Bergqvist also played one game in the Swedish handball elite league (though not for Hammarby IF but for [[SoIK Hellas]]). |
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In his early twenties Bergqvist got his international breakthrough when he started as a goalie in the [[Sweden national football team|national soccer team]] and in his second cap, |
In his early twenties Bergqvist got his international breakthrough when he started as a goalie in the [[Sweden national football team|national soccer team]] and in his second cap, 30 June 1935, defeated [[German national football team|Germany]]. After that he stayed on as a national goalie for 35 caps between 1935 and 1943. He played 55 caps for the [[Sweden national men's ice hockey team|Swedish national ice hockey team]]. He is a "[[Stora Grabbars Märke|Big boy]]" in both football and ice hockey. |
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In 1936 he represented Sweden at both the [[1936 Summer Olympics|summer olympics]] in [[Berlin]] and the [[1936 Winter Olympics|winter olympics]] in [[Garmisch-Partenkirchen]], representing Sweden in ice hockey and football. He also was offered a place in the [[Field handball|Swedish national handball team]] but had to decline. Bergqvist also turned down an opportunity to become the first Swedish professional football player, when [[Racing Club de Paris]] gave him an offer. |
In 1936 he represented Sweden at both the [[1936 Summer Olympics|summer olympics]] in [[Berlin]] and the [[1936 Winter Olympics|winter olympics]] in [[Garmisch-Partenkirchen]], representing Sweden in ice hockey and football. He also was offered a place in the [[Field handball|Swedish national handball team]] but had to decline. Bergqvist also turned down an opportunity to become the first Swedish professional football player, when [[Racing Club de Paris]] gave him an offer. |
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Sven Bergqvist later became manager for [[Hammarby IF|Hammarby IF's Fotball team]] between 1944 and 1946. After that he coached the [[Sweden national men's ice hockey team|Swedish national ice hockey team]] at the [[Ice hockey at the 1948 Winter Olympics|winter olympics in St. Moritz]]. |
Sven Bergqvist later became manager for [[Hammarby IF|Hammarby IF's Fotball team]] between 1944 and 1946. After that he coached the [[Sweden national men's ice hockey team|Swedish national ice hockey team]] at the [[Ice hockey at the 1948 Winter Olympics|winter olympics in St. Moritz]]. |
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3 December 1955 Bergqvist was injured due to an automobile accident and spent the rest of his life in a wheelchair. This didn't stop him from exercising sports at an elite level. He took up archery and was chosen to represent Sweden at the [[1960 Summer Paralympics]] in [[Rome]], but he had to decline due to financial reasons since he would have had to pay all expenses himself. |
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Sven Bergqvist was inducted in the [[International Hockey Hall of Fame]] 1999. |
Sven Bergqvist was inducted in the [[International Hockey Hall of Fame]] 1999. |
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| ALTERNATIVE NAMES = |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION =Swedish footballer and manager |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION =Swedish footballer and manager |
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| DATE OF BIRTH = |
| DATE OF BIRTH =20 August 1914 |
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| PLACE OF BIRTH =[[Stockholm]], Sweden |
| PLACE OF BIRTH =[[Stockholm]], Sweden |
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| DATE OF DEATH = |
| DATE OF DEATH =16 December 1996 |
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| PLACE OF DEATH = |
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Revision as of 22:18, 29 September 2012
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| Personal information | |||
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| Date of birth | 20 August 1914 | ||
| Place of birth | Stockholm, Sweden | ||
| Date of death | 16 December 1996 (aged 82) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Hammarby IF | |||
| AIK | |||
| International career | |||
| 1935–1943 | Sweden[1] | 35 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1944–1946 | Hammarby IF | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Sven "Svenne Berka" Bergqvist (20 August 1914 in Stockholm, Sweden – 16 December 1996) was a bandy, ice hockey and football player.
Athletic career
Sven Bergqvist grew up in a working class home in the south parts of Stockholm known as Södermalm. At the age of 16 he made his debut as a bandy goalie in Hammarby IF:s senior team. The year after he debuted in Hammarby's senior soccer team as well as the senior ice hockey team. Bergqvist would stay as the goaltender in the soccer team from 1932 to 1946. Meanwhile he played defender in the hockey team for 13 seasons and won several national championships. In bandy he did four seasons in the highest Swedish division before giving it up. Bergqvist also played one game in the Swedish handball elite league (though not for Hammarby IF but for SoIK Hellas).
In his early twenties Bergqvist got his international breakthrough when he started as a goalie in the national soccer team and in his second cap, 30 June 1935, defeated Germany. After that he stayed on as a national goalie for 35 caps between 1935 and 1943. He played 55 caps for the Swedish national ice hockey team. He is a "Big boy" in both football and ice hockey.
In 1936 he represented Sweden at both the summer olympics in Berlin and the winter olympics in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, representing Sweden in ice hockey and football. He also was offered a place in the Swedish national handball team but had to decline. Bergqvist also turned down an opportunity to become the first Swedish professional football player, when Racing Club de Paris gave him an offer.
Sven Bergqvist later became manager for Hammarby IF's Fotball team between 1944 and 1946. After that he coached the Swedish national ice hockey team at the winter olympics in St. Moritz.
3 December 1955 Bergqvist was injured due to an automobile accident and spent the rest of his life in a wheelchair. This didn't stop him from exercising sports at an elite level. He took up archery and was chosen to represent Sweden at the 1960 Summer Paralympics in Rome, but he had to decline due to financial reasons since he would have had to pay all expenses himself.
Sven Bergqvist was inducted in the International Hockey Hall of Fame 1999.
References
- ^ "Sweden national football team stats". passagen.se (in Swedish).