Francesco La Rosa (Italian pronunciation: [franˈtʃesko la ˈrɔːza]; 9 December 1926 – 8 April 2020)[1] was an Italian footballer who played as a forward. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1952 Summer Olympics.[2][3]

Francesco La Rosa
Personal information
Date of birth (1926-12-09)9 December 1926
Place of birth Messina, Italy
Date of death 8 April 2020(2020-04-08) (aged 93)
Place of death Milan, Italy
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1947–1949 Laveno-Mombello ? (?)
1949–1952 Pro Patria 69 (19)
1952–1953 Triestina 21 (1)
1953–1954 Palermo 15 (5)
1954–1957 Pro Patria 60 (10)
1957–1959 Saronno ? (?)
1960–1961 Sondrio 12 (?)
International career
1952 Italy 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References

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  1. ^ Dalla serie A alla morte al Pat: addio a Francesco La Rosa Archived 11 April 2020 at the Wayback Machine (in Italian)
  2. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Francesco La Rosa". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 13 October 2018.
  3. ^ "Francesco La Rosa". Olympedia. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
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