Nils Nilsson (ice hockey) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Nils Nilsson
Nils Nilsson during the early 1960s
Born	(1936-03-08)8 March 1936 Forshaga, Sweden
Died	24 June 2017(2017-06-24) (aged 81)
Height	181 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Ice hockey career Position Centre Played for Forshaga IF IK Göta Leksands IF National team  Sweden Playing career 1952–1969 Medal record Representing  Sweden Olympic Games Silver 1964 Innsbruck Team World Championships Gold 1957 Moscow Team Bronze 1958 Oslo Team Gold 1962 Colorado Springs/Denver Team Silver 1963 Stockholm Team Bronze 1965 Tampere Team Silver 1967 Vienna Team Nils Nilsson (ice hockey) Senior career* Years Team Apps† (Gls)† Karlstad BK IK Göta 1959 Djurgårdens IF 2 (1) Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals).

Tre Kronor in November 1958, from the left, standing: Lasse Björn, Karl-Sören "Kalle" Hedlund, Einar Granath, Sigge Bröms, Nils "Double-Nisse" Nilsson, Carl-Göran "Lill-Stöveln" Öberg, Göran Lysén, Uno "Garvis" Öhrlund, Roland "Rolle" Stoltz; front row: Sven "Tumba" Johansson, Hasse Svedberg, Yngve Johansson, Roland "Sura-Pelle" Pettersson, Vilgot "Ville" Larsson and Rune Gudmundsson.

Nils Erik "Dubbel-Nisse" Nilsson was a famous Swedish athlete. He was born on March 8, 1936, and passed away on June 24, 2017. He was a talented player in both ice hockey and football.

Nils Nilsson was especially known for his amazing ice hockey skills. He played for the Swedish national team, called Tre Kronor. He also played football for several clubs. His nickname, "Dubbel-Nisse," means "Double-Nisse." This was because he was so good at two different sports.

Who Was Nils "Dubbel-Nisse" Nilsson?

Nils Nilsson was a Swedish sports legend. He was a forward in ice hockey. He also played football as a midfielder. He was a true all-around athlete.

He played for Sweden's national ice hockey team for many years. He competed in major tournaments. These included the World Championships and the Winter Olympics.

A Star on Ice

Nils Nilsson played 205 international ice hockey games. He scored 131 goals for Sweden. This makes him the second-highest scorer ever for his country. Only Sven Tumba scored more goals.

He helped Sweden win two world titles. These victories were in 1957 and 1962. He also won silver medals in 1963 and 1967. He earned bronze medals in 1958 and 1965.

Winning Medals and Awards

Nils Nilsson also competed in three Winter Olympics. He played in 1956, 1960, and 1964. In 1964, his team won a silver medal. He was recognized as the best forward at the 1960 Olympics. He was also chosen for the All-Star team at the 1962 World Championships.

Even though he won many international medals, he only won one Swedish national title. This was in his final season in 1969. In 1966, he received the Guldpucken award. This award is given to Sweden's best ice hockey player. In 1967, he won the Rinkens riddare award. This award is for players who show great sportsmanship. He was also picked for the Swedish All-Star team five times.

In 2002, Nils Nilsson was honored greatly. He was inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame. This means he is recognized as one of the best ice hockey players in history.

From Ice to Field: His Football Career

Besides ice hockey, Nils Nilsson was also a talented football player. He played for several clubs. These included Karlstad BK, IK Göta, and Djurgårdens IF.

He achieved a national title in football too. He won the Swedish national football championship with Djurgårdens IF in 1959. This shows how versatile he was as an athlete.

Life After Sports

After he stopped playing professional sports, Nils Nilsson continued to work. He became a product developer. He worked for Jofa, a Swedish company. Jofa makes sports equipment.

Nils Nilsson's life shows how dedication and talent can lead to success. He was a true inspiration in Swedish sports.