Börje Dorch (17 October 1929 in

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– 9 January 2004) was a Swedish draughtsman, journalist and writer who was very active in sports.Tecknaren Börje Dorch har avlidit

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2004-01-09 Although born in Malmö, Dorch grew up in

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. Signs of a talent in writing were detected early, and he was self-taught, with a self-chiseled style using elaborate yet straightforward language. He was also an accomplished amateur boxer with national team qualifications and it was mainly in boxing where he was active. Dorch founded the Swedish Boxing society journal

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and an association called Punchpralinerna (in English, Punch chocolates). He collaborated with childhood friend, the legendary football player

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with whom he finished his football career, on various advertising assignments, etc. Has also honed the current

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club mark.

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