Bora Kostić 1930 – 2011

Biography

Bora Kostić was born on June 14, 1930, in Obrenovac, a town near Belgrade. He grew up during a formative period in Serbian sports history, developing his passion for football in his hometown before pursuing a career in the sport. Kostić’s life was deeply rooted in the Belgrade region, and his contributions to Serbian football reflected the dedication and talent of athletes from that era.

Throughout his life, Kostić remained connected to Belgrade and the broader Serbian football community. He dedicated himself to the sport during a time when football was becoming increasingly organized and important to the nation’s cultural identity. His career spanned several decades of growth and development in Yugoslav and Serbian athletics.

On January 10, 2011, Kostić passed away in Belgrade at the age of eighty. He left behind a legacy as part of the generation of Serbian footballers who helped establish the country’s sporting traditions. Though much of his specific career details remain part of local sports history, Kostić’s life exemplified the commitment of early Serbian athletes to their craft and their nation’s love of the game.