Björn Andersson (handballer)
Swedish handball player (born 1950)
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Björn "Lurch" Andersson (born 5 July 1950) is a Swedish former handball player who played all his active years in IF Saab in Linköping. He won the Swedish championship in 1973 and |1974 with the club. He was topscorer in the Swedish league in 1970, 1971 and 1972.[1] In 1975/76 he was named Swedish male handballer of the year.[2]
| Björn Andersson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Björn Erling Andersson | ||
| Born |
5 July 1950 Sweden | ||
| Nationality |
 Sweden | ||
| Height | 196 cm (6 ft 5 in) | ||
| Playing position | Left back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Years | Team | ||
-1968 | Örebro SK | ||
1968-1989 | IF Saab | ||
| Senior clubs | |||
| Years | Team | ||
1969-1978 | IF Saab | ||
| National team | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1969-1978 |
Sweden | 114 | (460) |
With Sweden he competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics.[3]
In 1972 he was part of the Swedish team which finished seventh in the Olympic tournament.[3] He played five matches and scored eleven goals. He also participated in the World Championship 3 times; in 1970, 1974 and 1978.
