Jørgen Juve
Football player and sports journalist
Born
November 22nd, 1906
118 years ago
Died
April 12th, 1983
42 years ago — 76 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Norway
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Played as a forward for Lyn Oslo and the Norwegian national team. Juve participated in the 1936 Summer Olympics representing Norway in football. Transitioned to a career in journalism after retiring from sports. Contributed to various publications focused on football and sports analysis, becoming a notable voice in Norwegian sports media.
Competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics
Played for Lyn Oslo
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