Elemér Kocsis 1910 – 1981

Biography

Elemér Kocsis was born on February 26, 1910, in Salonta, a town in the Bihor County region of Romania. He grew up during a formative period in Romanian sports history, when football was gaining popularity across the nation. His early years shaped him into an athlete who would contribute to the development of the sport in his homeland during the early to mid-twentieth century.

Kocsis devoted his life to football, becoming a respected figure in Romanian athletic circles. During his active years, he participated in the growing football culture that was establishing itself throughout Romania. His career reflected the passion and dedication characteristic of athletes who helped build the foundations of organized sport in their country during this era.

He spent his final years in Oradea, another significant city in the Bihor region, where he remained connected to his community. Elemér Kocsis passed away on October 6, 1981, at the age of seventy-one, leaving behind a legacy as one of Romania’s early footballers. His life and contributions remain part of the sporting heritage of his native region.