Soccer Player
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
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