Giorgos Kamaras
Giorgos Kamaras (Greek: Γιώργος Καμάρας; 1931 - 2000)[1] was a Greek footballer. His name has been joined with the history of Apollon Athens. In honour of him, the stadium of Apollon Athens, in the Athenian district of Rizoupoli, is named Giorgos Kamaras Stadium.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Georgios Kamaras | ||
| Date of birth | 1931 | ||
| Place of birth | Athens, Greece | ||
| Date of death | 2000 | ||
| Playing position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Apollon Athens | |||
| National team | |||
| 1954–1960 | Greece | 4 | (1) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Career
His career has been joined with Apollon Athens. He played in Apollon during decades of 50 and 60. In 1961-62 season, scoring 19 goals, led Apollon in the third place, the best performance so far.[3] He also played in Greek National Team 4 times, scoring 1 goal.[4] He died in 2000. In honour of him, the stadium of Apollon is named Giorgos Kamaras, since 2005.
Honours
Individual:[3]
- Second scorer of Greek championship in season 1959-60 (scoring 19 goals)
- Third scorer of Greek championship in season 1961-62 (scoring 19 goals)
- Greek cup top scorer in season 1951-52
See also
- Giorgos Kamaras Stadium
References
- "ΣΑΝ ΣΗΜΕΡΑ 8 Φεβρουαρίου". pamesports.gr. Archived from the original on 9 February 2013. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
- "Η ιστορία του γηπέδου". fcapollon.gr. Archived from the original on 26 February 2014. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
- "Η επέλαση της Ελαφράς Ταξιαρχίας". onsports.gr. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
- "Συμμετοχές-Γκολ". epo.gr (Ελληνική Ποδοσφαιρική Ομοσπονία). Retrieved 22 February 2014.
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