Ferenc Puskás, one of the most prolific and celebrated footballers of the 20th century, passed away on November 17th, 2006 at the age of 79. Puskás was born on April 2nd, 1927 in Budapest, Hungary. He is widely considered one of the greatest players of all time, having scored 611 goals in 616 official matches throughout his career. While better known for his time with the Hungarian national team and famous Real Madrid team of the 1950s, he was also recognized for his dominance in Hungary, Spain and later in the United States. Puskás won a total of 5 Hungarian First Division titles, 3 La Liga titles and 1 Spanish Cup during his time in Europe, along with numerous individual awards. He also scored a staggering 83 goals in 84 international matches with the Hungarian National Team. Puskás famously scored three goals in the 1954 FIFA World Cup Final, only to be defeated 3-2 by West Germany. The Hungarian team at that time was widely regarded as one of the best in football history, and Puskás was recognized and admired for his skill and achievements. In 2004, Puskás was awarded the FIFA Order of Merit, the highest honor given by FIFA to an individual. He also had a stadium in Budapest named after him – the Puskas Ferenc Stadion. Puskás will be remembered for his brilliance on the pitch, and his influence on the game will remain an inspiration to generations of footballers.