Simplify the following text for a Grade 7 native English-speaking person.
Original: Gunnar Nordahl ( October 19 , 1921 -- September 15 , 1995 ) was a Swedish football player , best known for his play in AC Milan 1949-1956 .
Simplified: Gunnar Nordahl ( born 19 October 1921 - died 15 September 1995 ) is a former Swedish football player .