Giuseppe Giaccone
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Giuseppe Paolino Mario•Giaccone |
| Used name | Giuseppe•Giaccone |
| Born | 9 September 1900 in Torino, Torino (ITA) |
| Died | 6 May 1986 in Moncalieri, Torino (ITA) |
| Affiliations | Juventus FC, Torino (ITA) |
| NOC |  Italy |
Biography
Giuseppe Giaccone, a goalkeeper, was the first player from Juventus FC to play with the Italian national team. When he was very young he played for two small clubs (US Torinese and Pastore) and from 1919 he was with Juventus FC. Giaccone earned four caps, two of them at the 1920 Antwerpen Olympics.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 Summer Olympics | Football (Football) | ITA |
Giuseppe Giaccone | |||
| Football, Men (Olympic) | Italy | 4 |
Errata
This footballer is mostly referred to as Giovanni Giacone but contemporary sources suggest his name was Giuseppe. The Giovanni Giacone who died in 1964 could not the Olympian due to his age at death.