Full name Ivano Blason Role Football player Name Ivano Blason | 1939–1944 Pro Gorizia Years Team | |
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Date of birth (1923-05-24)24 May 1923 Date of death 13 March 2002(2002-03-13) (aged 78) Died March 13, 2002, Gorizia, Italy | ||
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Ivano Blason (24 May 1923 – 13 March 2002) was an Italian football player. He was a defender, who is credited with being one of the first sweepers in world football. He represented Italy at the 1950 FIFA World Cup.
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Personal life
Ivano Blason was born in San Lorenzo di Mossa, near Province of Gorizia.
His older brother Giacomo Blason played football professionally as well. To distinguish them, Giacomo was referred to as Blason I and Ivano as Blason II.
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