Károly Gabona
1859–1902 (age 43)
Biography
Károly Gabona brought fairness and clarity to the burgeoning world of organized sport, ensuring that contests officiated under his watch reflected the growing respectability of athletics in Óbuda and beyond.
His leadership helped lay the groundwork for modern refereeing practices, and his legacy endures quietly at Óbuda Cemetery as a reminder of sportsmanship's guiding principles.