Horacio Casarín 1918 – 2005

Biography

Horacio Casarín was born on May 25, 1918, in Mexico City, during a transformative period in Mexican history. He would go on to become a notable figure in Mexican football, contributing to the sport during a formative era for athletics in his country. Throughout his life, he remained connected to his native Mexico City, the vibrant capital where he was born and where he would eventually pass away.

Casarín dedicated much of his life to football, pursuing a career in a sport that was growing in popularity and significance throughout Mexico during the twentieth century. His involvement in the sport reflected both his passion and his commitment to athletic excellence during an important time for the development of Mexican football.

In his later years, Casarín faced the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease, an illness that affected his final years. He passed away on April 10, 2005, in Mexico City at the age of 86, leaving behind a legacy connected to Mexican football and the history of the sport in his homeland. His life spanned nearly nine decades, encompassing much of modern Mexico’s cultural and athletic development.