Hector Pizorno (born May 10, 1934) was an Argentine former footballer.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Hector Rafeal Pizorno | ||
| Date of birth | 10 May 1934 | ||
| Place of birth | Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina | ||
| Date of death | 18 January 2023 (aged 88) | ||
| Place of death | Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1953–1954 | Newell's Old Boys | 6 | (0) |
| 1961 | Polish White Eagles | ||
| 1961 | → Hamilton Steelers (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 1961 | Toronto Roma | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
editPizorno played in the Argentine Primera División in 1953 with Newell's Old Boys.[1] In 1961, he played abroad in the National Soccer League with the Polish White Eagles.[2] During his tenure with Toronto he featured in the Dominion Cup tournament against Toronto Roma.[3] He was loaned for a match to the Hamilton Steelers in the Eastern Canada Professional Soccer League.[4] The remainder of the season he played with Toronto Roma.[5]
Personal life
editHis twin brother Angelo was also a footballer.[5]
References
edit- ^ "HECTOR RAFAEL PIZORNO". www.bdfa.com.ar. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
- ^ Taylor, Joe (12 May 1961). "Nucleus of Toronto City Team Arrives from U.K.". Toronto Daily Star. p. 15.
- ^ "Toronto Eagles beat Roma XI". Newspapers.com. The Province. 6 June 1961. p. 14. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
- ^ Taylor, Joe (31 August 1961). "Coach McLean Blasts Calls". Toronto Daily Star. p. 11.
- ^ a b Taylor, Joe (1 September 1961). "Eastern Pro Loop Fears for Prestige -- Thirkettle". Toronto Daily Star. p. 13.