José Antonio Roca 1928 – 2007

Biography

José Antonio Roca was born on May 24, 1928, in Mexico City, where he would spend his entire life. He became known as a footballer during his active years, representing Mexico in the sport during a significant period of the country’s athletic development. His career coincided with a formative era for Mexican football, when the sport was growing in prominence throughout the nation.

Throughout his life, Roca remained connected to Mexico City, the vibrant capital where he was born. He passed away on May 4, 2007, at the age of 78, leaving behind a legacy in Mexican sports history. Though the specific details of his later years are not extensively documented, his contributions to football during his playing days left an imprint on the sport in Mexico.

José Antonio Roca’s life spanned nearly eight decades of Mexican history, from the late 1920s through the early 2000s. His passion for football and his dedication to the sport reflected the spirit of an era when athletics played an increasingly important role in Mexican culture and national pride.