Giorgos Kamaras

Giorgos Kamaras

Personal information
Full name	Giorgos Kamaras
Date of birth	1931
Place of birth	Patissia, Greece
Date of death	2000
Playing position	Striker
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps^†	(Gls)^†
	Apollon Athens
National team
1954–1960	Greece	4	(1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (goals)

Giorgos Kamaras (1931 - 2000)^[1] was a Greek footballer. His name has been joined with the history of Apollon Athens. In honour of him, the stadium of Apollon Athens, in the Athenian district of Rizoupoli, is named Giorgos Kamaras Stadium.^[2]

Career

His career has been joined with Apollon Athens. He played in Apollon during decades of 50 and 60. In 1961-62 season, scoring 19 goals, led Apollon in the third place, the best performance so far.^[3] He also played in Greek National Team 4 times, scoring 1 goal.^[4] He died in 2000. In honour of him, the stadium of Apollon is named Giorgos Kamaras, since 2005.

Honours

individuel:^[3]

• Second scorer of Greek championship in season 1959-60 (scoring 19 goals)
• Third scorer of Greek championship in season 1961-62 (scoring 19 goals)
• Greek cup top scorer in season 1951-52

See also

• Giorgos Kamaras Stadium

References

1. "ΣΑΝ ΣΗΜΕΡΑ 8 Φεβρουαρίου". pamesports.gr. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
2. "Η ιστορία του γηπέδου". fcapollon.gr. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
3. "Η επέλαση της Ελαφράς Ταξιαρχίας". onsports.gr. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
4. "Συμμετοχές-Γκολ". epo.gr (Ελληνική Ποδοσφαιρική Ομοσπονία). Retrieved 22 February 2014.