About Gyula Polgár
Lived 1912 – 1992 (aged 80). Gyula Polgár was a Hungarian association football player and association football coach.
Gyula Polgár (8 February 1912 – 18 June 1992) was a footballer who played for the Hungary national team. His birth name was Gyula Pigniczki.
He played for Hungary in the 1938 FIFA World Cup Final, having not competed in any of the earlier fixtures in the tournament.
At the time of the 1938 tournament he was playing his club football with Ferencváros TC.
After the 1938 World Cup, he played in a friendly for Hungary against Scotland on 7 December 1938. In total he made 26 appearances for Hungary between 1932 and 1942, and scored two goals.
He later worked as a coach in Australia.
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Who was Gyula Polgár?
Hungarian footballer (1912–1992)
When was Gyula Polgár born?
Gyula Polgár was born on 8 February 1912 in Kistelek.
When did Gyula Polgár die?
Gyula Polgár died on 18 June 1992 in Sydney.
What was Gyula Polgár's occupation?
Gyula Polgár was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Gyula Polgár?
Gyula Polgár was Hungarian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gyula Polgár. https://biography.guide/gyula-polgar/
MLA: "Gyula Polgár." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gyula-polgar/.
Chicago: "Gyula Polgár." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gyula-polgar/.
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