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Richard Kuremaa (1 December 1912 – 1 October 1991) was an Estonian footballer – one of the most famous before World War II. He played 42 times for Estonia national football team, scoring 19 goals. Kuremaa was the Estonian top division's record goalscorer during the country's first period of independence. After the Soviet Union occupied Estonia in 1940, Kuremaa was sent to hard labour and spent more than a decade in prison camps in Russia, before being released in 1952.

Quick facts about Richard Kuremaa

  • Full name: Richard Kuremaa
  • Born: 1912-12-01
  • Nationality: Estonia
  • Known as: Athlete
  • Wikidata ID: Q447649

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Who is Richard Kuremaa?

Richard Kuremaa (1 December 1912 – 1 October 1991) was an Estonian footballer – one of the most famous before World War II.

What nationality is Richard Kuremaa?

Richard Kuremaa is Estonia.

When was Richard Kuremaa born?

Richard Kuremaa was born on 1912-12-01.

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