José Luis Saldívar Berrones (18 March 1954 – 20 August 2014) was a Mexican professional

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player and coach.

Career

Saldívar played for

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. As a coach, he managed León (four times),

(twice),

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Death

He died on 20 August 2014, aged 60, of a heart attack at his home in León.

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References

1954 births 2014 deaths Mexican men's footballers Footballers from León, Guanajuato C.F. Monterrey players Atlético Potosino footballers Mexican football managers Club León managers C.D. Irapuato managers Cruz Azul managers Tecos F.C. managers Men's association football players not categorized by position 20th-century Mexican sportsmen {{Mexico-footy-bio-stub