Poul Mejer (2 November 1931 – 9 January 2000) was a Danish

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who played as a winger.

Career

Mejer played his entire career for Vejle Boldklub, where he got 307 caps for the club's first team. He was known for his fantastic pace, which was his primary weapon. From his wing position he scored many goals for his teammates. Mejer experienced two league promotions with Vejle Boldklub in 1952 and 1956. In 1958 he was part in one of the biggest triumphs in the history of Vejle Boldklub as the club won The Double. Heplayed a major role in the Cup final as he scored the winner against rivals AGF. The triumph was followed up in the 1959 season as Vejle went on to win the Danish title once again. Mejer was also part of the Denmark national team's squad at the

1960 Summer Olympics The 1960 Summer Olympics ( it, Giochi Olimpici estivi del 1960), officially known as the Games of the XVII Olympiad ( it, Giochi della XVII Olimpiade) and commonly known as Rome 1960 ( it, Roma 1960), were an international multi-sport event held ...

, but he did not play in any matches. Mejer played his last match for Vejle Boldklub in April 1966.

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* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Mejer, Poul 1931 births 2000 deaths People from Vejle Municipality Danish men's footballers Association football wingers Denmark international footballers Footballers at the 1960 Summer Olympics Olympic footballers of Denmark Olympic silver medalists for Denmark Olympic medalists in football Vejle Boldklub players Medalists at the 1960 Summer Olympics Sportspeople from the Region of Southern Denmark