Moacir Barbosa Nascimento Death
Moacir passed away on April 7, 2000 at the age of 79.
Moacir Barbosa Nascimento death quick facts:
When did Moacir Barbosa Nascimento die?
April 7, 2000How old was Moacir Barbosa Nascimento when died?
79
Moacir Barbosa Nascimento Birthday and Date of Death
Moacir Barbosa Nascimento was born on March 27, 1921 and died on April 7, 2000. Moacir was 79 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: March 27, 1921
Date of Death: April 7, 2000
Age at Death: 79
Moacir Barbosa Nascimento - Biography
Moacir Barbosa Nascimento (27 March 1921 – 7 April 2000) was a Brazilian international football goalkeeper whose career spanned 22 years. He was one of the world's best goalkeepers in the 1940s and 1950s and known for not wearing gloves because he wanted to feel the ball with his bare hands. Although he won many trophies, his fame is mainly associated with the defeat of Brazil in the decisive match of the World Cup 1950 against Uruguay. He died of a heart attack at age 79.
