Raimundo Blanco
Spanish footballer
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Raimundo Blanco Toranzo (born 1 October 1918 – 28 June 1984) was a Spanish footballer who played as a forward. He was best known for his stint with Sevilla in the 1940s.
Full name
Raimundo Blanco Toranzo
Date of birth
1 October 1918
Place of birth
Seville, Spain
Date of death
28 June 1984 (aged 65)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Raimundo Blanco Toranzo | ||
| Date of birth | 1 October 1918 | ||
| Place of birth | Seville, Spain | ||
| Date of death | 28 June 1984 (aged 65) | ||
| Place of death | Sevilla, Spain | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1935–1939 | Sevilla | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1939–1945 | Sevilla | 68 | (44) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Playing career
Raimundo spent his entire career with Sevilla from 1935 to 1945, before retiring due to injuries. Manager Pepe Brand incorporated Raimundo into Sevilla's first team in 1935.[1] He was part of a renowned offensive line at Sevilla called the "Stuka", alongside Pepillo, José López, Campanal I, and Rafael Berrocal.[1]
After he retired from playing football, Raimundo became a graphic artist. He died in 1984.[2]
