Jean Dockx 1941 – 2002

Biography

Jean Dockx was born on May 24, 1941, in Sint-Katelijne-Waver, a small community in Belgium. He grew up during a transformative period in European history, and would go on to pursue a career in professional football, a sport that has long held a cherished place in Belgian culture and identity.

Throughout his life, Jean dedicated himself to the sport of football, contributing to the athletic traditions of his homeland. His career spanned formative years for Belgian athletics, and he remained connected to the game that defined much of his adult life. Those who knew him carried memories of his passion and commitment to the sport.

Jean passed away on January 15, 2002, in Bonheiden, at the age of 60. His life was marked by his devotion to football and his roots in the Flemish region of Belgium. Though his competitive years have long since passed, his memory endures as part of Belgian sporting heritage, and he is remembered by those whose lives he touched through his presence and character.