Summary
Signed black and white photograph of Hungarian soccer player Ferenc Puskás with the European Cup, circa 1960s. Regarded as one of the finest players and one of the top goal scorers of the 20th Century, Puskás played for Hungary before migrating to Spain in 1958, following the Hungarian revolution of 1956. In Spain he played for Real Madrid, winning three European Championships (1959 he missed the final due to injury) 1960 and 1966 with the Spanish National Team. This image was given to Joseph Abonyi (father of Attila) in 1974. Attila Abonyi played for the Socceroos, he migrated from Hungary with his parents and brother in 1957 under the Hungarian Refugee Assistance Scheme.
Description of Content
Photograph of soccer player, Ferenc Puskas, kneeling on grass while holding the handles of the European Cup.
Physical Description
Rectangular printed photograph. There is a name has been written on the blank area under the photo, and the photograph has been autographed in blue ink.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Joseph Abonyi, 21 Jan 2000
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Person Depicted
Europe, circa 1960s
The images shows Ferenc with one of three European Cups he helped Real Madrid Win: 1959 (played in Germany), 1960 (played in Scotland), and 1966 (played in Belgium) -
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Written on the bottom: FERENC PUSKAS.
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overall dimensions
10 cm (Length), 0.1 cm (Width), 19.5 cm (Height)
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