Pepe Martínez (footballer) explained

Pepe Martínez
Fullname:José Martínez González
Birth Date:29 May 1953
Birth Place:El Arenal, Jalisco, Mexico
Death Place:Puebla, Mexico
Position:Midfielder
Years1:1970–1981
Clubs1:Guadalajara

José Martínez González (29 May 1953  - 14 February 1981), better known as Pepe Martínez, was a Mexican footballer.

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. 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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Televisa Deportes. Especial: El recuerdo de Pepe Martínez. Special: Memories of Pepe Martínez. Spanish. 15 February 2011.
  2. http://www.diez.hn/content/view/full/34926 Accidentes que enlutan a la Concacaf