Carlos Wilson (14 August 1912 – 26 February 1996) was an Argentine footballer, who played in Talleres de Remedios de Escalada and Boca Juniors.[1]
.jpg) Carlos Wilson in Boca Juniors, cover of El Gráfico | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Carlos Armando Wilson | ||
| Date of birth | 14 August 1912 | ||
| Place of birth |
Buenos Aires Province Argentina | ||
| Date of death | 26 February 1996 (aged 83) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1930–1935 | Talleres (BA) | ||
| 1936–1937 | Boca Juniors | ||
| 1938–1939 | Lanús | ||
| 1940–1941 | Talleres (BA) | ||
| International career | |||
| 1935 | Argentina | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
editWilson was born in Remedios de Escalada, (province of Buenos Aires) he started in the lower divisions of Talleres. Wilson debuted at 17 years playing in the first division club Talleres de Remedios de Escalada. His excellent performances earned him a place in the National team, that competed in the Sudamericano de Lima 1935.[2] He played as a starter 3 matches this tournament.[3]
In 1936 and 1937 Wilson played for Boca Juniors, who were chasing the Campeonato de Primera División 1936.[4] He then played for Club Atlético Lanús,[5] and in 1940 returned to Talleres where he ended his career.
He was also Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Argentina of Free and Accepted Masons for three periods and made honorary member of Excelsior Lodge number 617 under the United Grand Lodge of England.
He died in Buenos Aires on February 26, 1996, and his remains were buried at the Santa Catalina British Cemetery in Llavallol.
References
edit- ^ Superclásicos - Boca Juniors vs River Plate - Professional Era, Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation
- ^ Glorias Deportivas Carlos Armando Wilson, Club Atlético Talleres, archived from the original on 6 February 2013
- ^ Southamerican Championship 1935, Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation
- ^ Copa de Honor 1936, La Historia de Boca Juniors
- ^ Argentina 1938, José Gorgazzi for the Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation
External links
edit- Carlos Wilson at BDFA (in Spanish)
- Talleres de Remedios de Escalada » Squad 1931/1932 at WorldFootball.net