Asbjørn Halvorsen: Biography, Facts and Career
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Asbjørn Halvorsen (3 December 1898 – 16 January 1955), nicknamed Assi, was a Norwegian footballer, who played as a centre-half for Sarpsborg FK and Hamburger SV. He was capped 19 times playing for Norway, and was a part of the Norwegian team who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was later Secretary general of the Norwegian Football Association, and acted as head coach of the Norwegian national team. He is regarded as the architect behind the Norwegian "Bronze Team" that finished third in the 1936 Olympics. During World War II Halvorsen fought against the occupation of Norway by Nazi troops as a member of the resistance before being sent to concentration camps.
Quick facts about Asbjørn Halvorsen
- Full name: Asbjørn Halvorsen
- Born: 1898-12-03
- Nationality: Norway
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q536531
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Who is Asbjørn Halvorsen?
Asbjørn Halvorsen (3 December 1898 – 16 January 1955), nicknamed Assi, was a Norwegian footballer, who played as a centre-half for Sarpsborg FK and Hamburger SV.
What nationality is Asbjørn Halvorsen?
Asbjørn Halvorsen is Norway.
When was Asbjørn Halvorsen born?
Asbjørn Halvorsen was born on 1898-12-03.
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