Career
Better known as Catato or Piernas de Oro, he was part of the Deportivo Saprissa team that went on a World Tour in 1959, becoming the first Latin American team to ever do such a trip. Catato was the leader and captain of Deportivo Saprissa during the 50"s and early 60"son He had one season in the Mexican league, with Atletico Marte.
He retired after a game against Argentinian side Banfield on 25 December 1964.
Catato is remembered as a player, for his chivalry in and out of the field, as well as his great positioning in the field, his great shoot and security as a defender. During those years, he played the same role in the Costa Rica national football team, making 41 appearances.
He also managed Costa Rica"s national team He died of respiratory arrest on 10 July 2002 in the Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia Hospital in San José.
