Jorge Góngora 1906 – 1999

Biography

Jorge Góngora was born on October 12, 1906, in Lima, Peru, during a transformative period in his nation’s history. He devoted his life to football, becoming part of the early development of the sport in Peru. Throughout his career, Góngora contributed to the rich sporting culture of Lima, competing during an era when football was rapidly gaining popularity across South America.

Over many decades, Góngora witnessed the evolution of Peruvian athletics and remained connected to the game he loved. He lived a long life, seeing the twentieth century unfold from his native city, where he had both been born and established his life’s work in sport.

On June 25, 1999, Jorge Góngora passed away in Lima at the age of 92, leaving behind a legacy rooted in Peru’s football heritage. His life spanned nearly the entire twentieth century, a testament to a life fully lived in service to the sport and his community.