Reidar Dahl (27 October 1893 – 24 November 1977) was a Norwegian jurist and sports official.

Reidar Dahl
Dahl c. 1935
Born(1893-10-27)27 October 1893
Halden, Norway
Died24 November 1977(1977-11-24) (aged 84)
OccupationSports administrator
OrganisationFootball Association of Norway

Biography

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Dahl was born in Halden on 27 October 1893, a son of factory owner Ole Dahl and Sofie Hjerperød. He married Else Syberg in 1920.[1]

He chaired the sports club SFK Lyn in 1927 and 1930, and served as president of the Football Association of Norway from 1936 to 1949, and from 1953 to 1955. He was decorated Knight of the Order of the Polar Star, and was an honorary member of the Norwegian Actors' Equity Association.[1][2]

He died on 24 November 1977.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b Steenstrup, Bjørn, ed. (1973). "Dahl, Leiv Reidar". Hvem er hvem? (in Norwegian). Oslo: Aschehoug. p. 115. Retrieved 12 November 2013.
  2. ^ a b Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Reidar Dahl". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 12 November 2013.
Sporting positions
Preceded by President of the Football Association of Norway
1936–1941, 1945–1949
Succeeded by
Preceded by President of the Football Association of Norway
1953–1955
Succeeded by