Harry Lindblad, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Harry Lindblad

Date of Birth: 30-Jul-1912

Place of Birth: Vyborg, Leningrad Oblast, Russia

Date of Death: 12-Feb-1984

Profession: coach, ice hockey player

Nationality: Finland

Zodiac Sign: Leo


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About Harry Lindblad

  • Harry Gustaf Lindblad (30 July 1912 – 2 February 1984) was a Finnish ice hockey administrator, coach and player.
  • He served as the Finnish Ice Hockey Association president for 18 years, after five years as its vice-president.
  • During this time, Finland participated in its first ice hockey tournament at the Winter Olympics, won its first medal in international hockey, began to build indoor ice rinks, hosted two Ice Hockey World Championships, and founded the Finnish Elite League.
  • He was posthumously recognized for his contributions by induction into both the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame and the IIHF Hall of Fame.

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