A Tribute To Besiktas's Greatest

D-lite · Oct 29, 2003

A Tribute To Besiktas Legends

These are the photos of the most respected and revered Besiktas players throughout our glorious history.
As Besiktas fans we should all remember them, their efforts, and how they helped make this team what it is today.

THese legends paved the way for a team which holds values, customs and tradition above anything else. Besiktas is not just a sports club, it's a family tradition and a way of life. Besiktas is a source of inspiration, proof of the fact that regular everyday people DO succeed (not just the filthy rich), evidence that a team upholding values, customs and traditions does have a place in a world clustered with unethical clubs.

Every Besiktas player is a Besiktasli for LIFE, and they hold a special place in the hearts of All Besiktas fans. We look forward to a bright future, but should never forget the legendary people who made the great Besiktas tradition possible.

Respect to the greats!

SENOL AND BIROL

GUVEN ONUT

KADIR AKBULUT

IHSANLI SARIALIOGLU

SULEYMAN SEBA

YUSUF TUNAOGLU

SEVKET BILGIN

ALI

METIN TEKIN (aka: sari FIRTINA)

FEYYAZ UCAR

RIZA CALIMBAY (aka: ATOM KARINCA)

SIFO MEHMET

BESIKTAS FANS:
pls let me know if I'm missing any photos and I'll add them on.

D-lite · Oct 30, 2003

HUSEYIN BEREKET AND MEHMET SAMIL BEY

HUSEYIN BEREKET BEY

MEHMET SAMIL BEY

Although Hüseyin Bereket Bey and Mehmet Samil Bey deserve the credit for the creation of the Black & White colors of Besiktas JK, it would only be fitting to briefly discuss the father of these two brothers by the name of Osman Ferit Pasha.

During the times of Abdulhamit 2nd, Osman Ferit Pasha was the appointed "Guardian of Medina" for a long period of time. He was also a famous Turkish commander in battles, known for his courage and agressiveness while in command.

Because of his combat skills, at the age of 20 he joined the armed services. Later, while he was serving as superintendent, he was exiled to Trablusgarb, Libya, but after a short time, he was made General and was appointed to the position of chief commander of the "Taskisla" military barracks. In 1888, he was appointed as the "Guardian of Medina."

While in Hicaz for a period of 15 years, he became famous by playing a major role in crushing numerous Arabic uprisings and revolts. A remarkable commander, as well as an expert combat soldier, Osman Ferit Pasha carefully kept his two sons involved in sports.

Had it not been for the attempt to form a club at the Osman Pasha House in the area of Serencebey by these two sons who loved sports at a time when people possessed limited vision and understanding about athletics, chances are BESIKTAS Club would not have been in existence today.

In their dad's home, these two sports-oriented sons of a sports-oriented father gave root to what was later to become the legendary BESIKTAS JK.

D-lite · Oct 30, 2003

CAPTAINS

A list of all Besiktas captains throughout our glorious history:

Seref Bey
Sair Kazim
Refik Osman Top
Sükrü Erkus
Hüsnü Savman
Vahap Özaltay
Hakki Yeten
Seref Görkey
Sükrü Gülesin
Vedii Tosuncuk
Hüseyin Saygun
Recep Adanir
Nazmi Bilge
Birol Pekel
Necmi Mutlu
Kaya Köstepen
Sanli Sarialioglu
Sabri Dino
Zekeriya Alp
Rasim Kara
Mustafa Özbey
Mehmet Eksi
Necdet Ergül
Samet Aybaba
Riza Çalimbay
Metin Tekin
Recep Çetin
Mehmet Özdilek

Safe · Oct 30, 2003

Great thread, D-lite :thumbsup:

D-lite · Nov 7, 2003

Besiktas teams throughout history

Here's an archive of team photos from various years:

D-lite · Nov 7, 2003

various teams from the 40's to the 80's

D-lite · Nov 7, 2003

80's-90's

Cüneyt Arkın · Jul 20, 2004

Great thread, but get ur grammer right lol, Besiktas' is what u meant

Ny_BjK · Jul 29, 2004

Hey gidi Kara Kartal tuylerim diken diken oldu su resimleri gorunce...What a great history we have...I got so excited as I saw those pics especially the ones with Metin-Ali-Feyyaz...

Eddie · Oct 2, 2004

What about Daniel Amokachi?

I liked that player

Viola · Nov 1, 2004

Great thread...I remember Feyyaz playing for the national team in the 80s...

Btw, I would mention my fav Besiktas player: ERTUGRUL

Ny_BjK · Nov 1, 2004

Ertugrul was my favorite player too,He did deserve to have much better accomplishment,but stupid jack asses Denizli and Toshack used him wrongly,especially Denizli didn't call him for NT when he was at the peak of his form...

SukruGulesin · Nov 7, 2004

Hey lets not forget Sukru Gulesin. Famous for scoring goals directly from the corner kick.

First Ever Turkish Export. Played for Lazio and scored the goal against Roma that kept Lazio from getting relegated... Guess how? Directly from a corner kick

Turquality · Jun 13, 2005

thank u D-lite.its really great thread

Cacique · Jun 13, 2005

How nice thread ... wonderful ... im besitkasli from south america ... and i love to know abt my turkish team :smileani:

D-lite · Jun 13, 2005

Welcome Cacique, it's great to see new members.
Stick around, browse the threads in the Besiktas forum, and feel free to contribute whenever you wish.

cheers, and welcome

Cacique · Jun 13, 2005

Thnxs D-lite ... why im Besiktasli is a long story that start in the last World Cup ... the fact is now im a real "carsi" and i wish some day will be watching a game in Inonu :happy:

F0RZA KARTAL · Jun 14, 2005

Welcome to the forum Cacique!!

Nice to see Besiktas supporters from different places in the world.

Cacique · Jun 14, 2005

Thnxs !!!

But in fact i think im more than just a supporter ... im a real fan, im sure if i live in Istanbul i sureley should be a Carsi

going to support the team to Inonu :rollani:

I enjoyed this thread is really wonderful !!!!!!

D-lite · Jun 14, 2005

So Cacique, how did you become a Besiktas supporter, tell us the story

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