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Paco Gento
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Paco Gento

Athlete · born October 21, 1933 · died 2022

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Francisco "Paco" Gento López was a Spanish footballer who played as an outside left. A fast runner, Gento was referred to as the "Gale of the Cantabrian Sea" in reference to his speed down the wing.

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Milestones, by age

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  1. ~19Joined Racing de Santander1952
  2. ~20Joined Real Madrid Club de Fútbol1953
  3. ~22Joined Spain men's national football team1955

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