The First Football Superstar: Jose Andrade

drgriffen

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He's been described as the first Pele and the first Beckham yet this two time gold medalist and World Cup winner died a penniless drunk in an asylum.

Article looking at Jose Andrade:

https://www.theblizzard.co.uk/article/first-superstar

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/José_Leandro_Andrade

Uruguay at the 1928 Olympics:

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Always sad to hear about such falls from fame, especially when you consider the riches of the modern game compared to the situation when these guys played.
 
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