About Oscar Cox
Lived 1880 – 1931 (aged 51). Oscar Cox was a Brazilian association football player, known for Association football, Brazil and Fluminense FC.
Oscar Alfredo Sebastião Cox (20 January 18806 October 1931) was an English-Brazilian sportsman who introduced football to the city of Rio de Janeiro and founded Fluminense, one of Brazil's most traditional and popular football clubs.
Biography Born to a wealthy family of English Brazilian heritage, his father was an English diplomat working in South America. Oscar did his studies in Lausanne, where he got acquainted with the practice of football. Upon returning from Switzerland, Oscar tried to disseminate this activity in the city of Rio de Janeiro. On 22 September 1901, Oscar was able to organize the first football match in the history of the state of Rio de Janeiro.
After his death in France his remains were transferred to Rio de Janeiro.
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Who was Oscar Cox?
Brazilian association football player (1880-1931)
When was Oscar Cox born?
Oscar Cox was born on 20 January 1880 in Rio de Janeiro.
When did Oscar Cox die?
Oscar Cox died on 6 October 1931 in France.
What was Oscar Cox's occupation?
Oscar Cox was an association football player.
What was Oscar Cox known for?
Oscar Cox was known for Association football, Brazil and Fluminense FC.
What nationality was Oscar Cox?
Oscar Cox was Brazilian.
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