José Iraragorri 1912 – 1983

Biography

José Iraragorri was born on March 16, 1912, in Basauri, a town in the Basque Country of Spain. He became known as a footballer during his playing career, contributing to the sporting culture of his region during the early-to-mid twentieth century. His life spanned a significant period in Spanish history, witnessing the transformation of his homeland and the evolution of football as a beloved national sport.

Iraragorri spent much of his life in the Basque region, where football held deep cultural significance for local communities. As an athlete, he was part of a generation that helped establish football traditions in the industrial towns of Vizcaya. His career reflected the passion and dedication that characterized players of his era.

On April 27, 1983, José Iraragorri passed away in Galdakao, another town in Vizcaya, not far from his birthplace. He left behind a legacy as a participant in the sporting heritage of the Basque Country, remembered as part of the region’s footballing history during the twentieth century.