Srđan Mrkušić

Srđan Mrkušić (May 26, 1915 – October 30, 2007) was a Yugoslav footballer who played as a goalkeeper, legendary "third back" Mrkušić's family soon moved to Šibenik and eventually in 1930 to Split where he commenced his secondary education at a local gymnasium. Simultaneously, teenage Mrkušić started playing football despite vehement protestations from his parents, especially mother, who felt that football isn't socially suitable and proper activity for their son. Already 35 years old at this point, he stepped aside, making way for up-and-coming 22-year-old Vladimir Beara.

Post-football After retirement from football, Mrkušić continued living in Belgrade.

Since he graduated from University of Belgrade in 1946 with a forestry degree, he decided to seek employment in that field after his football career ended in 1955. He worked in his second profession for decades afterwards, during which among other things he was involved in construction and long-term maintenance of football pitches.

He was also actively involved with Red Star Belgrade veterans' organization.

Mrkušić died in Belgrade, after a short illness, on October 30, 2007.