Evald Tipner
Estonian footballer and ice hockey player
Born
1906
119 years ago
Died
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Estonia
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Played for the Estonian national football team and participated in the first Baltic football championship. Competed in ice hockey for Estonia in international events. Contributed to the development of both sports in Estonia during the early 20th century.
Represented Estonia in football championships
Played ice hockey for the Estonian national team
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