The Resume

(November 22, 1901-October 5, 1957)
Born in Salto, Uruguay
Right half
Member, La Celeste, Uruguay's national football (soccer) squad (1923-1930)
Died from tuberculosis at 55

Why he might be annoying:

His father was rumored to be a 98-year-old African-born Brazilian witch doctor.
His position of right half became obsolete in the latter part of the 20th century.
He fell into alcoholism after his retirement from soccer.

Why he might not be annoying:

Nicknamed 'The Black Marvel,' he became the world's first international soccer star who was a man of color.
He led Uruguay to garnering back-to-back Olympic gold medals in football (1924 and 1928).
A collision with a goal post during the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics caused an eye injury that eventually left him blind.
On the pitch, he was known for his intelligent, fast playing style.

Credit: Black Chic

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Alcohol Contributed to My Death
• BC/Black Chic's Profiles [Series 12]
• I Died in 1957 (Ranked: 55)
• I Have Tuberculosis
• Profiles 32251-32500 (Ranked: 32326)
• Soccer Stars

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 53 Votes: 62.26% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 12 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 40 Votes: 72.50% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 14 Votes: 78.57% Annoying