Jesús Bermúdez Tórrez[1] (24 January 1902 – 3 January 1945) was a Bolivian footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He was a member of the Bolivia national team in the 1926 South American Championship, the 1927 South American Championship, and the 1930 FIFA World Cup.[2] He saved 45 goals in 8 games.
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Jesús Bermúdez during 1930 FIFA World Cup | |||
| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Jesús Bermudez Tórrez | ||
| Date of birth | (1902-01-24)24 January 1902 | ||
| Place of birth | Oruro, Bolivia | ||
| Date of death | 3 January 1945(1945-01-03) (aged 42) | ||
| Height | 1.69 m (5 ft 6+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1925–1932 | Oruro Royal | ||
| 1933–1935 | San José | ||
| National team | |||
| 1926–1930 | Bolivia | 8 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
He played for Oruro Royal and Club San José. Oruro Royal's stadium, Estadio Jesús Bermúdez, is named after him.[3]
His wife, Alicia Tobar Loayza (September 15, 1904 – August 19, 2015), died at the age of 110. They had four children.[4][5]
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Bolivia squad – 1926 South American Championship | ||
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Bolivia squad – 1927 South American Championship fourth place | ||
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Bolivia squad – 1930 FIFA World Cup | ||
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