Birthdays
October 6:
István Hamar, who played for Kispest-Honvéd between 1992 and 1995 and again in 2003, celebrates his 55th birthday on this day. He scored 17 goals in 77 league matches in red and black, featured in the Champions League, UEFA Cup and Hungarian Cup, scoring 11 goals in 22 cup appearances. He was a member of the 1992–93 championship-winning team and the side that finished runners-up in 1993–94. He won 6 caps for Hungary, scoring braces against both the Republic of Ireland and Latvia. After ending his playing career, he continued with Kispest's Old Boys team.
István Kocsis, one of Hungarian football's outstanding defenders and a stalwart of the Bp. Honvéd defence, would have been 76 today. Between 1975 and 1981 he made 187 league appearances for the Kispest side, was part of the 1979–80 championship team and the 1977–78 runners-up. He also appeared in the European Cup and UEFA Cup, and was a member of the Honvéd side that won the Champions' Tournament in 1977 and 1975. István Kocsis won 20 caps for Hungary. His memory is respectfully preserved by Kispest supporters.
October 7:
László Komódi turned 55 on this day. During his brief spell in Kispest, he became a champion with the red-and-blacks in 1991 and won a bronze medal in 1992.
October 8:
József Tajti was born in Jászapáti in 1943, a determined, tough yet sporting defender for Bp. Honvéd. Between 1966 and 1973 he made 134 league appearances in Kispest colours and was part of the 1969 runners-up and the 1970 bronze-medal team. He also appeared internationally in the Cup Winners' Cup and UEFA Cup. For many years he worked in Bp. Honvéd's youth system and later also with the national team staff. On the 82nd anniversary of his birth, we remember him with respect as a legend of Kispest football.
October 9:
József Varga was born in 1954 and was a key Bp. Honvéd player between 1967 and 1985. He scored 20 goals in 282 league matches for the red-and-blacks, became a three-time champion (1979–80, 1983–84, 1984–85) and Hungarian Cup winner (1984–85), and also appeared in several international cup competitions. He won 28 caps for Hungary as a Kispest player, appeared at two World Cups, and in Elche scored Hungary's opening goal against Belgium. On his birthday, we warmly congratulate József Varga, one of Honvéd's legendary players, who served the club for decades both on and off the pitch!
Martti Kuusela was born 80 years ago. The Finnish coach wrote his name into the club's history, becoming the first foreign coach to win the league title with the red-and-blacks. On his birthday, we warmly congratulate Martti Kuusela, the legendary coach of Kispest-Honvéd!
October 11:
We congratulate Ferenc Orosz on his 56th birthday. As a player, he remained closely tied to Kispest. He made his debut for Honvéd's first team in 1989 and also featured in the European Cup match against Benfica. He was a member of the 1992 championship-winning side, then won silver the following season, and also made his mark internationally – including scoring the winning goal against Zimbru. In total he scored 22 goals in 76 league matches in the red-and-black shirt.
Those who passed away
October 8:
Pál Titkos passed away on this day 37 years ago. He served Kispest as a player between 1941 and 1944 and then briefly as a coach. We preserve his memory.
October 9:
It is 25 years today since Lajos Kocsis, one of the greatest figures in Kispest football, passed away. With his extraordinary technique, brilliant dribbling, pinpoint passes and immensely powerful shots, he amazed generations. His ability was recognised by everyone regardless of club allegiance. He won Olympic gold in Mexico and silver in Munich, scored 7 goals in 33 appearances for the national team, and netted 112 goals in 308 NB I matches. The Kispest family still remembers him today with gratitude and affection.
