Václav Horák 1912 – 2000

Biography

Václav Horák was born on September 27, 1912, in the village of Kročehlavy, where he spent his early years before pursuing a life in sport. He became known as a Czech footballer during a formative period in the nation’s sporting history, contributing to the development of the game in his country during the twentieth century.

Throughout his life, Horák remained connected to his Czech roots and the communities that shaped him. He lived through remarkable decades of change, witnessing the transformation of his nation across much of the century. His passion for football reflected the spirit of a generation that embraced the sport as both recreation and national pride.

Václav Horák passed away on November 15, 2000, at the age of eighty-eight, having lived a full life that spanned nearly the entire twentieth century. He was laid to rest at Cemetery Krásné Pole in Ostrava, a final resting place in the heart of the Czech lands he called home. His memory endures as part of the sporting heritage of the Czech Republic.