Gyula Grosics
Hungarian footballer and manager (1926–2014)
Died aged 88AquariusHungary1.79 m (5′10″)
Biography
Gyula Grosics (Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈɟulɒ ˈɡroʃit͡ʃ]; 4 February 1926 – 13 June 2014) was a Hungarian football goalkeeper who played 86 times for the Hungary national football team and was part of the "Golden Team" of the 1950s. Regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time, he was thought to be the first goalkeeper to play as the sweeper-keeper. Grosics was nicknamed "Black Panther" (Hungarian: Fekete Párduc), because he wore black clothing while playing. He won a gold medal in football at the 1952 Summer Olympics.
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Career highlights
Teams
- Tatabányai SC
- Budapest Honvéd FC
- Dorogi FC
- Gamma FC
- Hungary men's national football team
Awards & honours (7)
- Prima Primissima Prize
- Commander Cross of the Order of Merit of the Hungarian Republic
- honorary citizen of Dorog
- St. Stephen Prize
- Award for Hungarian Freedom
- honorary citizen of Budapest
- Athlete of the Nation
Quick answers about Gyula Grosics
- How old was Gyula Grosics?
- Gyula Grosics died on June 13, 2014 at the age of 88.
- When is Gyula Grosics's birthday?
- Gyula Grosics was born on February 4, 1926.
- Where was Gyula Grosics born?
- Gyula Grosics was born in Dorog.
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- Gyula Grosics's zodiac sign is Aquarius.
- How tall is Gyula Grosics?
- Gyula Grosics is 1.79 m (5′10″) tall.
- What is Gyula Grosics's nationality?
- Gyula Grosics is a citizen of Hungary.
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- Gyula Grosics is known as association football player, association football coach.
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