Pedro Dellacha
Football Defender and Coach in Argentina
Born
July 9th, 1926
98 years ago
Died
2010
15 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Argentina
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Born in 1926, one of the prominent figures in Argentine football as a defender. Played for clubs including Racing Club and had a significant influence on the game as a coach after retirement. His coaching tenure involved working with various teams, contributing to the development of future players in Argentine football.
Played for Racing Club and the Argentina national team
Coached multiple teams in the Argentine leagues
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