Athletes who died on November 17

Take a focused look at the athletes who passed away on November 17. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 2006 Ferenc Puskás

  Ferenc Puskás was a legendary Hungarian footballer and manager, celebrated for his exceptional scoring record and regarded as one of the greatest footballers in history. Puskás was renowned for his powerful left foot, prolific prowess in front of goal, and key contributions to both the Hungarian national team, famously known as the 'Mighty Magyars', and Real Madrid during his illustrious … [bio]