Gastone Bean

Gastone Bean (; born 11 August 1936) is a former Italian professional footballer who played as a striker.

Club career Growing up in San Canzian d'Isonzo, he joined A.C. Milan as a youngster. He played on loan at Piacenza, scoring 23 goals in 21 games in the 1955–56 C-Series season.

He made his Milan debut on 14 October 1956. At the end of the 1956–57 Season the Rossoneri won the title thanks to his decisive contribution of 17 goals, including the initial goal in the derby on 10 March 1957, which ended with a 1–1 draw. He was the fourth best goalscorer of the season, and was voted "favourite Champion 1957" by the Italian magazine Il calcio e il ciclismo illustrato. With Carlo Galli alternated in the role of striker, the two took up the legacy of Gunnar Nordahl, who had moved to AS Roma. The 1958–59 season ended with another championship title.

Despite a tally of 39 goals in four seasons, in 1960 he moved to Genoa, to be paired with Eddie Firmani. On 2 April 1961, Bean scored four goals past Novara, however, the Griffins remained in Serie B because of a penalty.

Management career After retiring as a player he spent twenty years as a coach with lower league sides Bellaria Igea, Ravenna, Cattolica, Lecco, Benevento, Barletta, Casertana, Cavese, and Fasano.

Honours

Club A.C. Milan Serie A: 1956–57, 1958–59

Genoa Serie B: 1961–62