Evald Tipner

Estonian footballer and ice hockey player

Evald Tipner - Estonian footballer and ice hockey player
Born

1906
119 years ago

Died

July 18th, 1947
78 years ago — 41 years old

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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