Tributes have poured in following the death of Northern Territory football legend Stavros Politis, who passed away peacefully last week in Kalymnos, Greece, aged 94.
A founding member and former player of Hellenic Athletic Club, Politis was widely regarded as a pillar of both the football and wider Greek community in Darwin.
His career included stints at Sutton’s Motors, Shell Airport Gates, and ownership of BP Bagot Road before retiring to Greece.
Hellenic honoured Politis in a statement, declaring, “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Mr Stavros Politis… His contribution to the establishment and early development of the club laid the foundation for what Hellenic represents today.”
The Greek Orthodox Community of North Territory (GOCNA) echoed the sentiment, extending “heartfelt condolences to the Politis family… May his memory be eternal.”
Community members shared emotional tributes online, remembering Politis as a gentleman, community leader, and friend.
Vakina Pergaris noted, “He was the life of a party… content with good company, a whiskey and a singing companion.”
Jen Jen described him as “a pioneer of the Greek community in Darwin” who “left a wonderful legacy for his family.”
Source: NT News.
