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Óscar López

Died
December 20, 2005
Age
66 years
Cause
diabetes

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Óscar López, 66, Colombian international football player, diabetes.

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Óscar López Vázquez (2 April 1939 – 20 December 2005) was a Colombian international footballer. He competed for the Colombia national football team at the 1962 FIFA World Cup which was held in Chile.

Career

Born in Medellín, López played professional football in Colombia. The defender made his debut for Once Caldas in 1961, before joining Deportivo Cali in 1964. He won four league titles in his 10-year career with Cali.

López made 28 appearances for the Colombia national football team from 1961 to 1972.

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In December 2005, López died from diabetes in Cali.

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