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Oscar Bolaño

1951 – 2017

Colombian association football player

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About Oscar Bolaño

Lived 1951 – 2017 (aged 65). Oscar Bolaño was a Colombian association football player.

Óscar Emilio Bolaño Meza (14 May 1951 – 29 January 2017) was a Colombian footballer.

Club career For Independiente Santa Fe and Atlético Junior Bolaño appeared in the Copa Libertadores. With both teams he won the Colombian football championship.

Honours Independiente Santa Fe Primera División: 1975 Atlético Junior Primera División: 1977, 1980

International career He played in 29 matches for the Colombian national team from June 1975 to August 1983. He was part of Colombia's squad for the 1975, 1979 and 1983 Copa América tournaments.

Personal life His children Oscar, Hugo and Jorge also were footballers. Jorge Bolaño was captain of Atlético Junior between 1996 and 1999 and played with Colombia in the 1998 FIFA World Cup.

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Important facts

Born
14 May 1951, Pueblo Viejo
Birth century
20th century
Died
29 January 2017, Santa Marta
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
Colombia
Also known as
Oscar Emilio Bolaño

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Oscar Bolaño?

Colombian association football player (1951-2017)

When was Oscar Bolaño born?

Oscar Bolaño was born on 14 May 1951 in Pueblo Viejo.

When did Oscar Bolaño die?

Oscar Bolaño died on 29 January 2017 in Santa Marta.

What was Oscar Bolaño's occupation?

Oscar Bolaño was an association football player.

What nationality was Oscar Bolaño?

Oscar Bolaño was Colombian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Oscar Bolaño

· Wikidata: Q16585271

· DBpedia: Oscar Bolaño

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