Kemal Rıfat Kalpakçıoğlu
1899–1975 (age 76)
Biography
Kemal Rıfat Kalpakçıoğlu was a respected association football referee who played an important role in Turkish sports history. Born in 1899, he dedicated himself to the development and regulation of football in Turkey during a formative period for the sport.
His contributions to Turkish football spanned several decades until his death in 1975. Kalpakçıoğlu was buried at Karacaahmet Cemetery, reflecting the esteem in which he was held by the community.