Career
He is left-handed and is known for his ability to play well far away from the table. This particular style became known over the years as "appleing", named after the first professional player to well and truly expose it on the world stage with great success. He is now married to Marita and together they have two daughters, Marlene and Malin.
Applegren is presently coach for Swedish first league team Ängby/Spårvägeneral and was present when his friend January-Ove Waldner ended his career on February 11, 2016.
Wermlandsföreningen (??-1974)
Stockholms Spårvägars GoIF (1974–1980)
Reutlingen, Germany (1980–1986)
Ängby Saskatchewan (1986–1996)
Bad Honnef, Germany (1996–1997)
TTK Würzburger Hofbräu, Germany (1997–1998, 1998–1999)
Ängby Saskatchewan (1999–2008)
Stockholms Spårvägars GoIF (2008-??).