Name Oscar Bonfiglio Children Oscar Morelli Height 1.74 m | Died January 14, 1987, Mexico Role Olympian | |
Grandchildren Andres Bonfiglio, Gustavo, Maria Eugenia, Oscar Bonfiglio | ||
Oscar Bonfiglio Martinez (October 5, 1905 – November 4, 1987) was a Mexican football goalkeeper, and Olympian, who played for the Mexico national team in the 1930 World Cup.
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Career
Bonfiglio was the first goalkeeper beaten in World Cup history, with a goal by France forward Lucien Laurent. In two matches he conceded 10 goals: the most in the tournament.[1] At the time, he played for the club Marte FC. Bonfiglio suffered an injury and retired from playing at age 28.
Bonfiglio played for Mexico at the 1928 Amsterdam Summer Olympics.
Personal
Bonfiglio is the father of actor Oscar Morelli. Bonfiglio is credited to be the founder of Mexican football team Irapuato FC back in 1948
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