About José Salomón
Lived 1916 – 1990 (aged 73). José Salomón was an Argentine association football player.
José Salomón (9 July 1916 in La Plata – 22 January 1990) was an Argentine football defender who played club football for Talleres de Remedios de Escalada and Racing Club de Avellaneda and captained the Argentina national football team.
Salomón started his career in 1934 with Talleres before moving to Avellaneda to play for Racing Club between 1939 and 1945.
Salomón played a total of 44 games for Argentina including 21 in the Copa América a national record he shares with Oscar Ruggeri. Salomón was part of two Copa América winning teams but his career was ended in the 1946 edition of the competition by a Jair Rosa Pinto tackle which broke his tibia and fibula sparking a riot and pitch invasion and fueling the Argentina and Brazil football rivalry.
Honours Racing Copa de Competencia: 1945
Argentina Copa América: 1941, 1945 Copa Lipton: 1942, 1945
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Who was José Salomón?
Argentine footballer (1916-1990)
When was José Salomón born?
José Salomón was born on 9 July 1916 in La Plata.
When did José Salomón die?
José Salomón died on 22 January 1990.
What was José Salomón's occupation?
José Salomón was an association football player.
What nationality was José Salomón?
José Salomón was Argentine.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). José Salomón. https://biography.guide/jose-salomon/
MLA: "José Salomón." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jose-salomon/.
Chicago: "José Salomón." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jose-salomon/.
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