Francesco La Rosa
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Francesco•La Rosa |
| Used name | Francesco•La Rosa |
| Born | 9 December 1926 in Messina, Messina (ITA) |
| Died | 8 April 2020 in Milano, Milano (ITA) |
| Affiliations | Pro Patria, Busto Arsizio (ITA) |
| NOC |  Italy |
Biography
Francesco La Rosa was a good forward but he played only two matches for the Italian national team, both at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, against United States and Hungary, but without scoring. La Rosa played in Serie A for seven consecutive seasons (1949-56) with SC Pro Patria, US Triestina, US Palermo, and ending his career with Pro Patria in the last two years. In Serie A he played 141 matches, scoring 31 goals. He died after contracting COVID-19 during the pandemic in 2020.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 Summer Olympics | Football (Football) | ITA |
Francesco La Rosa | |||
| Football, Men (Olympic) | Italy | =9 |