Kurt Hamrin, an 89-year-old Swedish football player, was a star of the 1958 World Cup, leading Sweden to the final. He also enjoyed great success in the Italian league in the 1950s and 1960s, winning major European titles with Fiorentina and Milan.
Kurt Hamrin cause of death
On Sunday, the Swedish soccer federation declared Hamrin dead. Nothing further including the exact cause of his death and circumstances surrounding his death was revealed.
Kurt Hamrin obituary information
Kurt Hamrin’s obituary information is yet to be made public. In 32 games, Hamrin netted 17 goals for Sweden. In 1958, he scored in the semifinal match against West Germany, but Brazil defeated Sweden 5-2 in the championship match.
Mario Zagallo was the last survivor on the Brazilian side; he passed away a month ago at the age of 92.
Prior to departing for AC Milan in 1967, Hamrin scored 203 goals in his nine years with Fiorentina, tying Gabriel Batistuta for the club record. He scored 190 goals for five different clubs in the Italian league, good for ninth place on the all-time Serie A goalscorers list.
