Raimundo Blanco

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Blanco and the second or maternal family name is Toranzo.

Raimundo Blanco Toranzo (born 1 October 1918 – 28 June 1984) was a Spanish footballer who played as a forward. He was best known for his stint with Sevilla in the 1940s.

Raimundo Blanco

Personal information
Full name	Raimundo Blanco Toranzo
Date of birth	(1918-10-01)1 October 1918
Place of birth	Seville, Spain
Date of death	28 June 1984(1984-06-28) (aged 65)
Place of death	Sevilla, Spain
Position(s)	Forward
Youth career
1935–1939	Sevilla
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1939–1945	Sevilla	68	(44)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Playing career

Raimundo spent his entire career with Sevilla from 1935 to 1945, before retiring due to injuries. Manager Pepe Brand incorporated Raimundo into Sevilla's first team in 1935.^[1] He was part of a renowned offensive line at Sevilla called the "Stuka", alongside Pepillo, José López, Campanal I, and Rafael Berrocal.^[1]

After he retired from playing football, Raimundo became a graphic artist. He died in 1984.^[2]

References

1. "Raimundo, 'er Niño' de los 'stukas'". www.marca.com.
2. "NECROLÓGICAS: Raimundo Blanco Toranzo, jugador de fútbol" (in Spanish). El País. 29 June 1984.

External links

• Raimundo Blanco at BDFutbol