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José Luis “La PolacaBurtovoy, Former Colón and Unión Goalkeeper, Dies

Unión confirms his passing, highlighting his role in the 1974 promotion.

Overview

  • Argentine outlets report his death on Friday in Santa Fe province, with his age disputed as 79 by TN and 90 by El Litoral.
  • Unión publishes a condolence message identifying him as the club’s goalkeeper during the 1974 ascent to Primera.
  • He debuted at Colón, later joined Independiente—where TN reports he was part of a Copa Libertadores–winning squad—and had a brief spell at Boca Juniors.
  • Local accounts recall him guarding Unión’s goal in early 1975 before Hugo Gatti’s debut, with past interviews noting his professionalism during that transition.
  • After football he served as chief stenographer in the Santa Fe provincial Senate, and El Litoral reports a planned wake in Santo Tomé following a recent hospitalization.