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.<\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
His career included stints at Sutton\u2019s Motors, Shell Airport Gates, and ownership of BP Bagot Road before retiring to Greece.<\/p>\n
Hellenic honoured Politis in a statement, declaring, \u201cWe are deeply saddened by the passing of Mr Stavros Politis\u2026 His contribution to the establishment and early development of the club laid the foundation for what Hellenic represents today.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Greek Orthodox Community of North Territory (GOCNA) echoed the sentiment, extending \u201cheartfelt condolences to the Politis family\u2026 May his memory be eternal.\u201d<\/p>\n
Community members shared emotional tributes online, remembering Politis as a gentleman, community leader, and friend. <\/p>\n
Vakina Pergaris noted, \u201cHe was the life of a party\u2026 content with good company, a whiskey and a singing companion.\u201d <\/p>\n
Jen Jen described him as \u201ca pioneer of the Greek community in Darwin\u201d who \u201cleft a wonderful legacy for his family.\u201d<\/p>\n