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Ladislao Kubala
Budapest, Hungary
Archival Overview
Legendary Hungarian-born forward who became the heart and soul of FC Barcelona in the 1950s, whose immense popularity compelled the construction of the Camp Nou.
Biographical Record
Ladislao Kubala escaped communist Hungary in 1949 hidden in a truck dressed in a military uniform, forming a refugee team called Hungaria before signing with Barcelona in 1950. Possessing extraordinary physical strength, dribbling mastery, and curl on free-kicks, he scored 280 goals for Barca.
Kubala led Barcelona to four La Liga titles and five Copa del Generalisimo trophies. His genius attracted such enormous crowds to the old Les Corts stadium that the club was forced to build the 100,000-seat Camp Nou in 1957. In 1999, Barcelona fans voted him the club's greatest player of the 20th century.
Key Life Milestones
Seven Goals in One Match
Scored seven goals in a single La Liga match against Sporting Gijon, an unbroken Spanish league record.
Building the Camp Nou
Inaugurated the Camp Nou stadium, constructed largely because Les Corts could not hold his fans.
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Final Resting Place
Perpetual MemorialBarcelona, Spain