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{{short description|Spanish footballer}}
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{{family name hatnote|Casas|Gris|lang=Spanish}}
{{Infobox football biography
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Pepín
| name = Pepín
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| birth_place = [[Valencia]], [[Spain]]
| birth_place = [[Valencia]], [[Spain]]
| death_date = {{death date and age|2010|10|12|1931|11|26|df=y}}
| death_date = {{death date and age|2010|10|12|1931|11|26|df=y}}
| death_place = [[Las Palmas]], [[Spain]]
| death_place = [[Las Palmas]], Spain
| height = {{height|m = 1.68}}
| height = 1.68 m
| position = [[Goalkeeper (association football)|Goalkeeper]]
| position = [[Goalkeeper (association football)|Goalkeeper]]
| youthyears1 = | youthclubs1 = Discóbolo
| youthyears1 = | youthclubs1 = Discóbolo
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| years1 = 1948–1949 | clubs1 = Discóbolo | caps1 = | goals1 =
| years1 = 1948–1949 | clubs1 = Discóbolo | caps1 = | goals1 =
| years2 = 1949–1951 | clubs2 = [[UD Alzira|Alzira]] | caps2 = | goals2 =
| years2 = 1949–1951 | clubs2 = [[UD Alzira|Alzira]] | caps2 = | goals2 =
| years3 = 1951 | clubs3 = [[Alicante CF|Alicante]] | caps3 = | goals3 =
| years3 = 1951 | clubs3 = [[Alicante CF|Alicante]] | caps3 = 16 | goals3 = 0
| years4 = 1951–1960 | clubs4 = [[UD Las Palmas|Las Palmas]] | caps4 = 175 | goals4 = 0
| years4 = 1952–1960 | clubs4 = [[UD Las Palmas|Las Palmas]] | caps4 = 233 | goals4 = 0
| years5 = 1960–1965 | clubs5 = [[Real Betis|Betis]] | caps5 = 78 | goals5 = 0
| years5 = 1960–1965 | clubs5 = [[Real Betis|Betis]] | caps5 = 78 | goals5 = 0
| years6 = 1965–1967 | clubs6 = [[UD Las Palmas|Las Palmas]] | caps6 = 6 | goals6 = 0
| years6 = 1965–1967 | clubs6 = [[UD Las Palmas|Las Palmas]] | caps6 = 6 | goals6 = 0
| totalcaps = | totalgoals =
| nationalyears1 = 1963 | nationalteam1 = [[Spain national football team|Spain]] | nationalcaps1 = 2 | nationalgoals1 = 0
| nationalyears1 = 1963 | nationalteam1 = [[Spain national football team|Spain]] | nationalcaps1 = 2 | nationalgoals1 = 0
}}
}}
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'''José Casas Gris''' (16 November 1931 – 12 October 2010), known as '''Pepín''', was a Spanish [[Association football|footballer]] who played as a [[Goalkeeper (association football)|goalkeeper]].
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{{Spanish name|Casas|Gris}}
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'''José Casas Gris''', aka '''Pepín''' (16 November 1931 – 12 October 2010), was a [[Spain|Spanish]] [[Association football|footballer]] who played as a [[Goalkeeper (association football)|goalkeeper]].


==Club career==
==Club career==
After playing in several clubs in the [[Valencian Community]] as a youth – finishing his formation with [[UD Alzira]] and [[Alicante CF]] – [[Valencia]]-born Pepín joined [[UD Las Palmas]] in [[La Liga]] in 1951, making his competition debuts in the [[1951–52 La Liga|1951–52 season]] (still not aged 20) and appearing in 14 games in a relegation-ending campaign.
Pepín was born in [[Valencia]]. After playing with several clubs in the [[Valencian Community]] as a youth – starting his senior career at [[UD Alzira]] and [[Alicante CF]] – he joined [[UD Las Palmas]] of [[La Liga]] in January 1952, making his competition debut during [[1951–52 La Liga|that season]]<ref name=Legend>[https://www.eldiario.es/canariasahora/Deportes/fallece-pepin-legendario-ud-palmas_1_5186004.html Fallece Pepín, legendario portero de la UD Las Palmas (Death of Pepín, legendary UD Las Palmas goalkeeper)]; [[elDiario.es|El Diario]], 13 October 2010 (in Spanish)</ref> and appearing in 14 games as his side finished second from the bottom.<ref>[https://www.rsssf.org/tabless/spanhist4959.html Spain, Final Tables 1949–1959]; at [[RSSSF]]</ref>


The [[Canary Islands]] outfit returned to the top level in 1954, and he continued to be first-choice until his departure to [[Real Betis]] six years later, as Las Palmas were [[1959–60 La Liga|again relegated]]. Pepín played five years in [[Andalusia]], only managing to start in two seasons, and returned to his previous club, retiring in 1967 at the age of 35; in 14 seasons in the main category, he appeared in 259 matches.
The [[Canary Islands|Canarians]] returned to the top division in [[1953–54 Segunda División|1954]],<ref>[https://www.udlaspalmas.es/noticias/noticia/la-ud-las-palmas-logra-su-sexto-ascenso-a-primera-division La UD Las Palmas logra su sexto ascenso a Primera División (UD Las Palmas achieve their sixth promotion to ''Primera División'')]; UD Las Palmas, 21 June 2015 (in Spanish)</ref> and Pepín continued to be first choice until his departure to [[Real Betis]] six years later, as Las Palmas were [[1959–60 La Liga|again relegated]]. He remained five years in [[Andalusia]], only managing to start in two and subsequently returning to his previous club, retiring in 1967 at the age of 35.<ref>[https://sevilla.abc.es/alfinaldelapalmera/noticias-betis/sevi-los-mejores-porteros-de-la-historia-del-betis-201649-1587915166-202004271357_noticia.html Los mejores porteros de la historia del Betis (Best goalkeepers in Betis' history)]; [[ABC (newspaper)|ABC]], 27 April 2020 (in Spanish)</ref><ref name=Legend/>


Pepín died in the Doctor Negrín Hospital in [[Las Palmas]] on 12 October 2010, one month shy of his 79th birthday.<ref name="DEATH">[http://www.marca.com/2010/10/13/futbol/equipos/las_palmas/1286968385.html?a=0660239b294c1b9a2ef65f9fe13bb093&t=1289748443 Fallece Pepín, mítico portero de Las Palmas y Betis (Pepín, legendary Las Palmas and Betis goalkeeper, dies)]; [[Marca (newspaper)|Marca]], 13 October 2010 {{es icon}}</ref>
Pepín died in the Doctor Negrín Hospital in [[Las Palmas]] on 12 October 2010, one month shy of his 79th birthday.<ref name=Death>[http://www.marca.com/2010/10/13/futbol/equipos/las_palmas/1286968385.html?a=0660239b294c1b9a2ef65f9fe13bb093&t=1289748443 Fallece Pepín, mítico portero de Las Palmas y Betis (Pepín, legendary Las Palmas and Betis goalkeeper, dies)]; [[Marca (newspaper)|Marca]], 13 October 2010 (in Spanish)</ref> Over 14 seasons in the top tier, he took part in 259 matches.<ref>[https://www.diariodesevilla.es/deportes/Fallece-Pepin-legendario-portero-Betis_0_414559013.html Fallece Pepín, legendario portero del Betis de los 60 (Death of Pepín, legendary Betis goalkeeper in the 60s)]; [[Diario de Sevilla]], 14 October 2010 (in Spanish)</ref>


==International career==
==International career==
Pepín played twice for [[Spain national football team|Spain]], his debut coming on 3 October 1963 in a [[1964 European Nations' Cup]] match against [[Northern Ireland national football team|Northern Ireland]] at [[Windsor Park]], his displays in the 1–0 win (2–1 on aggregate) earning him the [[nickname]] ''The hero of [[Belfast]]''.<ref name="DEATH"/> The national team eventually qualified for the finals which were held on home soil, going on to win the tournament.
Short for his position,<ref name=Hero>[https://elpais.com/deportes/2012/06/13/eurocopa_futbol/1339613055_771490.html Pepín, el héroe español de una sola noche (Pepín, the one-night Spanish hero)]; [[El País]], 13 June 2012 (in Spanish)</ref> Pepín played twice for [[Spain national football team|Spain]], his debut coming on 3 October 1963 in a [[1964 European Nations' Cup]] match against [[Northern Ireland national football team|Northern Ireland]] at [[Windsor Park]], his displays in the 1–0 victory (2–1 on aggregate) earning him the [[nickname]] ''The hero of [[Belfast]]'';<ref name=Death/> the national team eventually qualified for the finals which were held on home soil, going on to win the tournament.<ref name=Hero/>


On 1 December 1963 Pepín earned his second and last [[Cap (sport)|cap]], appearing in a [[Exhibition game|friendly]] with [[Belgium national football team|Belgium]] in his hometown of Valencia.
Pepín earned his second and last [[Cap (sport)|cap]] on 1 December 1963, appearing in a [[Exhibition game|friendly]] with [[Belgium national football team|Belgium]] in his hometown of Valencia.<ref name=Death/>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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| NAME = Pepin
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES = Jose Casas Gris
| SHORT DESCRIPTION = Spanish footballer
| DATE OF BIRTH = 16 November 1931
| PLACE OF BIRTH = Valencia, Spain
| DATE OF DEATH = 12 October 2010
| PLACE OF DEATH = Las Palmas, Spain
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Latest revision as of 02:26, 2 April 2024

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Casas and the second or maternal family name is Gris.
Pepín
Personal information
Full name José Casas Gris
Date of birth (1931-11-16)16 November 1931
Place of birth Valencia, Spain
Date of death 12 October 2010(2010-10-12) (aged 78)
Place of death Las Palmas, Spain
Height 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Youth career
Discóbolo
Sorolla
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1948–1949 Discóbolo
1949–1951 Alzira
1951 Alicante 16 (0)
1952–1960 Las Palmas 233 (0)
1960–1965 Betis 78 (0)
1965–1967 Las Palmas 6 (0)
International career
1963 Spanien 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

José Casas Gris (16 November 1931 – 12 October 2010), known as Pepín, was a Spanish footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Club career

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Pepín was born in Valencia. After playing with several clubs in the Valencian Community as a youth – starting his senior career at UD Alzira and Alicante CF – he joined UD Las Palmas of La Liga in January 1952, making his competition debut during that season[1] and appearing in 14 games as his side finished second from the bottom.[2]

The Canarians returned to the top division in 1954,[3] and Pepín continued to be first choice until his departure to Real Betis six years later, as Las Palmas were again relegated. He remained five years in Andalusia, only managing to start in two and subsequently returning to his previous club, retiring in 1967 at the age of 35.[4][1]

Pepín died in the Doctor Negrín Hospital in Las Palmas on 12 October 2010, one month shy of his 79th birthday.[5] Over 14 seasons in the top tier, he took part in 259 matches.[6]

International career

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Short for his position,[7] Pepín played twice for Spain, his debut coming on 3 October 1963 in a 1964 European Nations' Cup match against Northern Ireland at Windsor Park, his displays in the 1–0 victory (2–1 on aggregate) earning him the nickname The hero of Belfast;[5] the national team eventually qualified for the finals which were held on home soil, going on to win the tournament.[7]

Pepín earned his second and last cap on 1 December 1963, appearing in a friendly with Belgium in his hometown of Valencia.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b Fallece Pepín, legendario portero de la UD Las Palmas (Death of Pepín, legendary UD Las Palmas goalkeeper); El Diario, 13 October 2010 (in Spanish)
  2. ^ Spain, Final Tables 1949–1959; at RSSSF
  3. ^ La UD Las Palmas logra su sexto ascenso a Primera División (UD Las Palmas achieve their sixth promotion to Primera División); UD Las Palmas, 21 June 2015 (in Spanish)
  4. ^ Los mejores porteros de la historia del Betis (Best goalkeepers in Betis' history); ABC, 27 April 2020 (in Spanish)
  5. ^ a b c Fallece Pepín, mítico portero de Las Palmas y Betis (Pepín, legendary Las Palmas and Betis goalkeeper, dies); Marca, 13 October 2010 (in Spanish)
  6. ^ Fallece Pepín, legendario portero del Betis de los 60 (Death of Pepín, legendary Betis goalkeeper in the 60s); Diario de Sevilla, 14 October 2010 (in Spanish)
  7. ^ a b Pepín, el héroe español de una sola noche (Pepín, the one-night Spanish hero); El País, 13 June 2012 (in Spanish)
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