About Sándor Barcs
Lived 1912 – 2010 (aged 97). Sándor Barcs was a Hungarian writer, journalist and politician.
Sándor Barcs (10 November 1912 – 7 January 2010) was a Hungarian journalist, politician, sports executive and amateur footballer. He was the Acting President of UEFA between July 1972 and March 1973.
In 2003, Sándor Dorogi, on behalf of the MTI news agency, presented him with the "Golden Ring" award, which met with a divided response in journalistic circles due to the honoree's not uncontroversial political past (he was, among other things, a presiding judge at the show trial and co-signer of the death sentence against László Rajk).
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Who was Sándor Barcs?
Hungarian journalist and politician (1912–2010)
When was Sándor Barcs born?
Sándor Barcs was born on 10 November 1912 in Szeged.
When did Sándor Barcs die?
Sándor Barcs died on 7 January 2010 in Budapest.
What was Sándor Barcs's occupation?
Sándor Barcs was a writer, journalist and politician.
What nationality was Sándor Barcs?
Sándor Barcs was Hungarian.
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