Larry

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameLarry•Pinto de Faria
Used name•Larry
Born3 November 1932 in Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro (BRA)
Died6 May 2016 in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul (BRA)
AffiliationsFluminense, Rio de Janeiro (BRA)
NOC Brazil

Biography

Larry, or fully Larry Pinto de Faria, began playing with Fluminense FC from 1951-54, winning the 1951 Campeonato Carioca and the 1952 Copa Rio. He was the top scorer for Brazil at the 1952 Olympics. Larry later played for Brazil at the 1955 Pan American Games. He played with Internacional from 1954-61 and won the Campeonato Gaúcho in 1955 and 1961.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1952 Summer Olympics Football (Football) BRA Larry
Football, Men (Olympic) Brazil =5