Gunnar Holmberg

Gunnar Josef Agaton Holmberg (6 May 1897 – 21 October 1975) was a Swedish association football who won a bronze medal at the 1924 Summer Olympics.[1] He had a nickname bajadär (devadasi) because his footwork resembled an Indian dance.[2]

Gunnar Holmberg
Personal information
Born6 May 1897
Göteborg, Sweden
Died21 October 1975 (aged 75)
Borås, Sweden
Sport
SportFootball
ClubGAIS, Göteborg
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
1924 Paris Team

References
  1. Gunnar Holmberg. sports-reference.com
  2. Gunnar Holmberg. Swedish Olympic Committee


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