About Roger Bocquet
Lived 1921 – 1994 (aged 72). Roger Bocquet was a Swiss association football player and association football coach.
Roger Bocquet (9 April 1921 – 10 March 1994) was a Swiss footballer during the 1940s and 1950s. He played as a half-back and was a participant at the 1950 FIFA World Cup and 1954 FIFA World Cup. He insisted on playing during the 1954 World Cup (and played all four matches) despite suffering from a brain tumour. He was later operated on and recovered.
Bocquet won 48 caps for Switzerland in total and scored 2 goals. He played his club football for the Lausanne Sports Club.
He died in March 1994.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Roger Bocquet?
Swiss footballer (1921–1994)
When was Roger Bocquet born?
Roger Bocquet was born on 9 April 1921 in Geneva.
When did Roger Bocquet die?
Roger Bocquet died on 10 March 1994 in Geneva.
What was Roger Bocquet's occupation?
Roger Bocquet was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Roger Bocquet?
Roger Bocquet was Swiss.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Roger Bocquet. https://biography.guide/roger-bocquet/
MLA: "Roger Bocquet." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/roger-bocquet/.
Chicago: "Roger Bocquet." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/roger-bocquet/.
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