Tommaso Maestrelli

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameTommaso•Maestrelli
Used nameTommaso•Maestrelli
Born7 October 1922 in Pisa, Pisa (ITA)
Died5 December 1976 in Roma, Roma (ITA)
AffiliationsAS Bari, Bari (ITA)
NOC Italy

Biography

Tommaso Maestrelli had a long career, playing from 1938-57. He started with AS Bari, playing with them from 1938-48 in 146 matches in Serie A. He later played for AS Roma, ASS Lucchese Libertas, and finished his career with a final year back with AS Bari. He played only one match for the Italian National Team, the 5-3 losing effort against Denmark at the 1948 Olympics.

Maestrelli later coached for many years. He started with AS Bari in 1963/64, then coached ASD Reggio Calabria from 1964-68, and Foggia in 1968-70. Maestrelli ended his career with SS Lazio, leading them to the Serie A title in 1973/74. He coached Lazio from 1971-76, dying that year from cancer. In his honor the best coach each year at the Italian Championship is given the Maestrelli Prize.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1948 Summer Olympics Football (Football) ITA Tommaso Maestrelli
Football, Men (Olympic) Italy =5