Jørgen Juve 1906 – 1983

Biography

Jørgen Juve was born on November 22, 1906, in Porsgrunn, Norway, during a time when football was establishing itself as a beloved national sport. He would go on to become a notable figure in Norwegian football, contributing to the game during its formative years in the country. His life spanned most of the twentieth century, witnessing tremendous changes in both sport and society.

Throughout his life, Jørgen remained connected to his passion for football. He lived through Norway’s development as an independent nation and saw the sport grow from a emerging pastime into a central part of Norwegian culture. His career and involvement in football left an imprint on those who knew him and followed the sport during his era.

Jørgen Juve passed away on April 12, 1983, in Oslo at the age of 76. He was laid to rest at Vestre gravlund in Frogner, a cemetery that has been the final resting place for many notable Norwegians. His legacy remains part of Norwegian football’s rich history, remembered as someone who participated in and witnessed the sport’s growth during a pivotal period.