About Giuseppe Grezar
Lived 1918 – 1949 (aged 30). Giuseppe Grezar was an Italian association football player.
Giuseppe "Pino" Grezar (; 25 November 1918 – 4 May 1949) was an Italian football player, who played as a midfielder for Torino F.C. and died in the Superga air disaster together with the whole Grande Torino team.
Career Grezar was born in Trieste. He played as a midfielder, debuting for Triestina. He was acquired by Torino in 1942.
With Torino, Grezar played 154 times and won five consecutive Serie A scudetti, until dying with most of the team in the Superga air disaster near Turin, in May 1949. He was capped eight times for the Italy national team, scoring one goal. He also played with Ampelea Isola in 1944.
The Stadio Giuseppe Grezar in Trieste is dedicated to him.
Honours Torino Serie A: 1942–43, 1945–46, 1946–47, 1947–48, 1948–49 Coppa Italia: 1942–43
Individual Torino FC Hall of Fame: 2016
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Giuseppe Grezar?
Italian footballer (1918-1949)
When was Giuseppe Grezar born?
Giuseppe Grezar was born on 25 November 1918 in Trieste.
When did Giuseppe Grezar die?
Giuseppe Grezar died on 4 May 1949 in Superga.
What was Giuseppe Grezar's occupation?
Giuseppe Grezar was an association football player.
What nationality was Giuseppe Grezar?
Giuseppe Grezar was Italian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Giuseppe Grezar. https://biography.guide/giuseppe-grezar/
MLA: "Giuseppe Grezar." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/giuseppe-grezar/.
Chicago: "Giuseppe Grezar." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/giuseppe-grezar/.
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