Pepe Martínez (footballer)
Mexican footballer (1953-1981)
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José Martínez González (29 May 1953 – 14 February 1981), better known as Pepe Martínez, was a Mexican footballer.
Full name
José Martínez González
Date of birth
29 May 1953
Date of death
14 February 1981 (aged 27)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | José Martínez González | ||
| Date of birth | 29 May 1953 | ||
| Place of birth | El Arenal, Jalisco, Mexico | ||
| Date of death | 14 February 1981 (aged 27) | ||
| Place of death | Puebla, Mexico | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1970–1981 | Guadalajara | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
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
