Giorgos Vardinogiannis

Football On 17 July 1979, Vardinogiannis family acquired the majority stake of Greek football club Panathinaikos and Yiorgos Vardinogiannis was appointed president of Panathinaikos. He served in this position for 21 years (1979–2000) and had the nicknames Kapetanios (Captain) and Ringo. The latter nickname was given to him due to his habit of carrying a gun.

During his reign as club president, Panathinaikos won six Greek championships (1983-84, 1985-86, 1989-90, 1990-91, 1994-95, 1995-96) and nine greek cups (1981-82, 1983-84, 1985-86, 1987-88, 1988-89, 1990-91, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95).