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Juan Hospital

1895 – 1956

Argentinian association football player

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Lived 1895 – 1956 (aged 60–61). Juan Hospital was an Argentine association football player.

Juan Hospital (1893 – 21 August 1956) was an Argentine footballer who played as inside left. Hospital spent most his entire career at Racing Club, where he won 19 titles during the most successful era of the club.

Nicknamed Pichín, Hospital started playing in Independiente, then moving to Racing in 1912. Notable for his skills to dribble, he would consolidate as one of the most notable forwards during the golden age of the club, forming a memorable attacking line along with legends such as Alberto Ohaco, Alberto Marcovecchio, and Natalio Perinetti, which became one of the most prolific forward lines of all time of the club.

He played in seven matches for the Argentina national football team from 1912 to 1916. He was also part of Argentina's squad for the 1916 South American Championship.

Hospital died on August 21, 1956, at the age of 63. Copa de Honor Cousenier (1): 1913 Copa Aldao (2): 1917, 1918

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1895, Argentina
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Who was Juan Hospital?

Argentinian association football player (1895-1956)

When was Juan Hospital born?

Juan Hospital was born in 1895 in Argentina.

When did Juan Hospital die?

Juan Hospital died on 21 August 1956 in Avellaneda.

What was Juan Hospital's occupation?

Juan Hospital was an association football player.

What nationality was Juan Hospital?

Juan Hospital was Argentine.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Juan Hospital

· Wikidata: Q3810853

· DBpedia: Juan Hospital

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