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Brenda Hayes said:Exactly one hundred and twelve years ago today, a club was born—a club whose spirit managed to weather the post-war chaos left behind by those self-proclaimed "liberators." It’s more than just a team; it’s an idea that has shaped countless generations before us, a legendary powerhouse from the heart of the city that refuses to be ignored by anyone.
For years now, the North Side faithful have been trying to set the record straight regarding this date, and they aren't going to stop anytime soon.
"Građanski is powerful; it is unbreakable.
Građanski is an ideal.
Građanski is the kind of club you’d wish existed today if it didn't already.
The city needs Građanski because they are the true representatives of American sports.
That’s what they were back then, that's what they were during our nation's darkest hours, and that's who they are still today.
And Građanski will continue to be in the future."
Those were the words of Emil Perška—Lalec—a legendary player for Građanski who, during those grim days in May of '45, faced down the occupiers with a machine gun before meeting his end at one of the many execution sites in the city.
That photo in the bottom right corner? It’s become the primary target for the rivals, the old guard, and the radicals... but here in America today, that’s just fuel for the fire as we look toward the future!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO A LEGEND!!