José Martínez González

José Martínez González (29 May 1953 – 14 February 1981) was a Mexican footballer.

José Martínez González
Personal information
Full name José Martínez González
Date of birth (1953-05-29)29 May 1953
Place of birth El Arenal, Jalisco, Mexico
Date of death 14 February 1981(1981-02-14) (aged 27)
Place of death Puebla, Mexico
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1970–1981 Guadalajara
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Martínez and the second or maternal family name is González.

Club career

"Pepe" Martínez played club football for Chivas de Guadalajara.[1]

Death

He died in a traffic accident involving the Chivas team bus in Puebla at age 27.[1] His jersey number 22 was retired by the club and is only used when mandatory in Copa Libertadores matches.[2] Also is used in CONCACAF Champions games

References
  1. "Especial: El recuerdo de Pepe Martínez" [Special: Memories of Pepe Martínez] (in Spanish). Televisa Deportes. 15 February 2011.
  2. Accidentes que enlutan a la Concacaf - Diez (in Spanish)


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