Ruben Carlsson

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameRuben Brynolf•Carlsson
Used nameRuben•Carlsson
Nick/petnamesRubbe
Born29 January 1913 in Stockholm, Stockholm (SWE)
Died14 February 2004 in Nacka, Stockholm (SWE)
AffiliationsHammarby IF, Södermalm, Stockholm (SWE)
NOC Sweden

Biography

After starting his career with Hammarby IF in 1931, Ruben Carlsson moved to AIK Solna in 1935 and played with them through 1947. He then finished out his career playing with Atlas Diesels IF, retiring in 1954. Carlsson won four Swedish league titles. He skated as both a center and left wing, and competed at both the 1936 Winter Olympics and the 1935 World Championships. He was also a useful bandy player.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1936 Winter Olympics Ice Hockey (Ice Hockey) SWE Ruben Carlsson
Ice Hockey, Men (Olympic) Sweden =5

Special Notes