Josef Čtyřoký 1906 – 1985

Biography

Josef Čtyřoký was born on September 30, 1906, in the Prague district of Smíchov, during a time of great change in Central Europe. He grew up in a city rich with sporting tradition and became involved in football, the sport that would define his life and legacy.

As a footballer, Čtyřoký participated in Czech sport during the early-to-mid twentieth century, a period when the nation’s athletic culture was developing and gaining international recognition. His career placed him among those who helped establish football’s importance in Czech society during these formative years.

Čtyřoký lived through decades of significant historical events, spending most of his life in Prague. He remained connected to his native city throughout his years, witnessing the transformation of Czech culture and sport across the twentieth century.

Josef Čtyřoký passed away on January 11, 1985, in Prague, at the age of 78, leaving behind a life spent in service to the sport he loved. His memory endures as part of Czech football’s early history.