Juan Hospital

Juan Hospital (1893 – 21 August 1956) was an Argentine footballer who played as inside left. Hospital spent his entire career at Racing Club, where he won 19 titles during the most successful era of the club.[1]

Juan Hospital

Personal information
Date of birth	1893
Date of death	21 August 1956 (aged 62–63)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1912–1922	Racing Club
International career
1912–1916	Argentina	7	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Nicknamed Pichín, Hospital started playing in Independiente then moving to Racing in 1912. Notable for his skills to dribble, he would consolidate as one of the most notable forwards during the golden age of the club, forming a memorable attacking line along with legends such as Alberto Ohaco, Alberto Marcovecchio, and Natalio Perinetti that became the all-time leading scorer in the history of the club.[1] Morevoer, Hospital was one of the footballers that contributed to Racing earned the nickname Academia ("academy") during those years.[2][3]

He played in seven matches for the Argentina national football team from 1912 to 1916.[4] He was also part of Argentina's squad for the 1916 South American Championship.[5]

Hospital died on August 21, 1956, at the age of 63.[1]