STORY
Honvéd and the Breaking of the Mighty Magyars
Overview
Budapest Honvéd supplied key figures to Hungary’s 1950s national team. The Hungarian uprising of 1956 profoundly altered the careers of several players.
History
Budapest Honvéd supplied key figures to Hungary’s 1950s national team. The Hungarian uprising of 1956 profoundly altered the careers of several players. Club identity is not always uninterrupted: ownership, legal structure, mergers and phoenix foundations can change what a name represents. This profile distinguishes the historic institution from later successors and will be expanded with dated seasons, grounds, leading players and primary documentation.
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Hungary’s Mighty Magyars of the 1950sType: story · Role: Historically relevant connection