About Luis Oruezábal
Lived 1952 – 2014 (aged 62). Luis Oruezábal was an Argentine association football player.
Luis Oruezábal López (13 May 1952 – 31 December 2014) was an Argentine footballer who played as a forward.
Football career Born in Buenos Aires to Spanish parents that emigrated from Burgos in the 1940s, Oruezábal played for Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield in his country, returning to the land of his ancestors in early 1974 after signing for Granada CF and also representing Andalusia neighbours Real Jaén, retiring in 1980 at only 28 due to a serious injury.
Oruezábal made his debut in La Liga on 28 April 1974, playing 60 minutes in a 0–2 away loss against Racing de Santander.
Post-retirement / Death After retiring settled in Granada, going on to manage a restaurant alongside fellow footballer Ladislao Mazurkiewicz named Chikito.
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Who was Luis Oruezábal?
Argentine footballer (1952-2014)
When was Luis Oruezábal born?
Luis Oruezábal was born on 13 May 1952 in Buenos Aires.
When did Luis Oruezábal die?
Luis Oruezábal died on 31 December 2014 in Granada.
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Luis Oruezábal was an association football player.
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Luis Oruezábal was Argentine.
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