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Hernán Bolaños

1912 – 1992

Costa Rican footballer

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About Hernán Bolaños

Lived 1912 – 1992 (aged 80). Hernán Bolaños was a Costa Rican association football player, diplomat and association football coach.

Hernán Bolaños Ulloa (20 March 1912 – 9 May 1992) was a football player and manager. He played as a forward. Born in Nicaragua, he represented Costa Rica and Chile internationally.

Early life Bolaños was born in Granada, Nicaragua.

Club career He joined Alajuelense in 1930 and played for Audax Italiano, Universidad de Chile and Universidad Católica in Chile. He played for Audax Italiano alongside his twin brother, Óscar, and they were nicknamed Los hermanos del Diablo (The Devil's brothers) by the Chilean press.

International career Bolaños played for Costa Rica appearing in nine occasions recording nine goals, in 1940 he played for Chile and became the Costa Rica ambassador to Chile.

Honours

Player Audax Italiano Chilean Primera División: 1936

Costa Rica Central American and Caribbean Games Silver Medal: 1930, 1938

Individual Chilean Primera División top goalscorer: 1936, 1937

Manager Costa Rica CCCF Championship: 1946, 1948

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hernán Bolaños?

Costa Rican footballer (1912-1992)

When was Hernán Bolaños born?

Hernán Bolaños was born on 20 March 1912 in Granada.

When did Hernán Bolaños die?

Hernán Bolaños died on 10 May 1992 in San José.

What was Hernán Bolaños's occupation?

Hernán Bolaños was an association football player, diplomat and association football coach.

What nationality was Hernán Bolaños?

Hernán Bolaños was Costa Rican.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hernán Bolaños

· Wikidata: Q3134287

· DBpedia: Hernán Bolaños

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