Jacob Levin (also known as Jacob Lewin; 22 November 1890 – 10 December 1945) was a
Swedish
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amateur
football
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player who competed in the
1912 Summer Olympics
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. He played as defender in one match of the
main tournament against the Netherlands.
In 1913, he joined
Everton F.C.
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, he played in two games for the Liverpool-based club in "A" team games against
West Lancashire Football League team
Southport Park Villa
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and
Marine F.C.
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External links
Swedish squad in 1912
References
1890 births
1945 deaths
Swedish men's footballers
Sweden men's international footballers
Örgryte IS players
Everton F.C. players
Olympic footballers for Sweden
Footballers at the 1912 Summer Olympics
Men's association football defenders
Swedish expatriate men's footballers
Swedish expatriate sportspeople in England
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