About José Ferreira Queimado
Lived 1913 – 2007 (aged 94). José Ferreira Queimado was a Portuguese athlete and sports executive, known for S.L. Benfica.
José Ferreira Queimado (23 December 1913 – 23 December 2007) was the 25th president of Portuguese sports club S.L. Benfica.
Born in Olhalvo, Ferreira Queimado served as president of Benfica on two occasions: between 17 June 1966 and 3 July 1967, and between 26 May 1977 and 29 May 1981. During his second tenure, he inaugurated Benfica's swimming pool in 1978 and started the construction of the club's second pavilion (now demolished), also known as Pavilhão Borges Coutinho. During Ferreira Queimado's presidency, Benfica's football team won two Primeira Liga titles (1966–67, 1980–81) and started to use foreign players in 1978. He died on his 94th birthday.
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Who was José Ferreira Queimado?
Portuguese sports club president
When was José Ferreira Queimado born?
José Ferreira Queimado was born on 23 December 1913 in Olhalvo.
When did José Ferreira Queimado die?
José Ferreira Queimado died on 23 December 2007 in Lisbon.
What was José Ferreira Queimado's occupation?
José Ferreira Queimado was an athlete and sports executive.
What was José Ferreira Queimado known for?
José Ferreira Queimado was known for S.L. Benfica.
What nationality was José Ferreira Queimado?
José Ferreira Queimado was Portuguese.
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