Gösta Sandberg
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Gösta "Knivsta" Sandberg, (August 6, 1932 - April 27, 2006), was a Swedish footballer and icehockey player in Djurgårdens IF. In 1956 he received Guldbollen and he was voted ”Djurgårdare of the century” in 1991. His nickname derives from the town he was born and grew up in, Knivsta.
"Knivsta" died on his way home from the derbie between the archrivals AIK and Djurgårdens IF April 27th 2006.