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Mexican footballer and manager (1928–2007)
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Roca and the second or maternal family name is García.
José Antonio Roca García (24 May 1928 – 4 May 2007) was a Mexican football player and manager.
Life and career
Born in Mexico City, Roca played football for Asturias F.C., Club Necaxa, Zacatepec and Atlante F.C.[1]
After he retired from playing, Roca became a football manager, leading Club América for 173 matches during 1970 to 1975. He would also manage Club de Fútbol Laguna, Atlético Español, Tampico Madero, Atlas, Toluca, Club Necaxa, Atlante F.C. and Ángeles de Puebla.[1]
International career
He played internationally with the Selección de fútbol de México, in three FIFA World Cup (1950, 1954 and 1958) tournaments as a player and one (1978) as manager.[2]
References
- ^ a b "Murió José Antonio Roca, el antichiva número uno de México" [José Antonio Roca died, number one antichiva in México] (in Spanish). La Jornada. 5 May 2007.
- ^ "Muere José Antonio Roca" [José Antonio Roca dies] (in Spanish). Televisa Deportes. 4 May 2007. Archived from the original on 24 July 2010.
External links
- José Antonio Roca – FIFA competition record (archived)
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