About José Amalfitani
Lived 1894 – 1969 (aged 74). José Amalfitani was an Argentine sports executive.
José Amalfitani (June 16, 1894 – May 14, 1969), nicknamed Don Pepe (in English "Mr. Pepe"), was an Argentine construction manager, sports journalist and association football executive who was chairman of the club Vélez Sársfield for 30 years (in the periods of 1923-1925 and 1941–1969). Amalfitani is one of the most important figures in Vélez' history, and the club's stadium is named after him. Moreover, the Argentine Football Association recognized him posthumously by declaring May 14 (the day of Amalfitani's death) as the day of the sports executive.
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Who was José Amalfitani?
Argentine football executive
When was José Amalfitani born?
José Amalfitani was born on 16 June 1894 in Buenos Aires.
When did José Amalfitani die?
José Amalfitani died on 14 May 1969.
What was José Amalfitani's occupation?
José Amalfitani was a sports executive.
What nationality was José Amalfitani?
José Amalfitani was Argentine.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). José Amalfitani. https://biography.guide/jose-amalfitani/
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