LEGENDARY ATHLETIC DE BILBAO KEEPER DIES AT 84

Leyend ATHLETIC DE BILBAO goalkeeper RAIMUNDO PEREZ
LEZAMA has died at the age of 84 (1922 - 2007)

Lezama is considered a "revolutionary" keeper in that he introduced
to Spanish Football new technics that he picked up while he lived &
played in England - he escaped the Sp.Civil War as a youngster & played
a season at SOUTHAMPTOM. Technics that included throwing the ball
into play, moving out of your area to meet an aerial ball & use of your feet
to clear or set up play.
His titles include:
2 Spanish Leagues : 1942-43 & 1955-56

6 Spanish Cup : 1943, 44, 45, 50, 55 & 56
Best Goalkeeper Award - "Zamora" (1946 - 47)

R.I.P Keeper!