Ulises Saucedo 1896 – 1963

Biography

Ulises Saucedo was born on March 3, 1896, in Bolivia, during a transformative period in South American sports history. He became known as a footballer, representing his nation during an era when organized football was still developing across the continent. His career placed him among the early athletes who helped establish Bolivia’s presence in international sport, contributing to the growth and recognition of the game in his homeland.

Throughout his life, Saucedo witnessed remarkable changes in football culture and infrastructure. As a Bolivian athlete competing during the early twentieth century, he was part of a generation that laid important groundwork for future generations of players. His participation in the sport reflected the growing passion for football that swept through Latin America during this period.

Saucedo spent his later years in Spain, where he lived until his death on November 21, 1963. He left behind a legacy as one of Bolivia’s early footballers, a pioneer in his nation’s sporting heritage. Though details of his final years remain sparse, his life spanned nearly seven decades of significant historical change, and his contributions to Bolivian football remain part of his country’s athletic history.