Eric Persson
Eric Persson | |
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Eric Persson with his daughter's son Mario in the mid 1960's | |
| 9th Chairman of Malmö FF | |
| In office 1937–1974 | |
| Preceded by | C. E. Eriksson |
| Succeeded by | Hans Cavalli-Björkman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Eric Persson April 19, 1898 Malmö, Sweden |
| Died | June 9, 1984 (aged 86) Malmö, Sweden |
Eric "Hövdingen" Persson (19 April 1898 – 9 June 1984) was chairman of the Swedish football club Malmö FF between 1937 and 1974. He is commonly regarded as one of the most prominent figures in Swedish football history.