Jair (footballer, born 1921) facts for kids
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Jair with Vasco da Gama in 1945
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| Date of birth | 21 March 1921 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Quatis (RJ), Brazil | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 28 July 2005 (aged 84) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of death | Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Brazil | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Inside forward, Attacking midfielder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1938 | Barra Mansa | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1938–1943 | Madureira | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1943–1947 | Vasco da Gama | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1947–1949 | Flamengo | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1949–1955 | Palmeiras | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1956–1960 | Santos | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1961 | São Paulo | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1962–1963 | Ponte Preta | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1940–1956 | Brazil | 39 | (22) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1963 | São Paulo | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1971–1972 | Vitória | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1972 | Santos | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1975–1976 | Fluminense | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Jair da Rosa Pinto (born March 21, 1921 – died July 28, 2005), known simply as Jair, was a famous Brazilian football player. He was one of the best players in Brazil during the 1940s and 1950s. People especially remember him for how well he played in the 1950 FIFA World Cup for the Brazilian team. Jair usually played as an attacking midfielder or "inside-forward," meaning he helped score goals from the middle of the field. He was known for his speed, amazing skills, and ability to play freely on the field.
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Jair's Early Football Career
Jair was born on March 21, 1921, in Quatis, a city in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He started his football journey in 1938 as a left winger for a team called Madureira. Just two years later, in 1940, he joined the Brazilian national team. His first game for Brazil was against Argentina, where he scored his first goal for his country. He would go on to score 22 goals for Brazil in total.
During the 1940s, Jair played for several big clubs in Rio. He moved from Madureira to Vasco da Gama, and then to Flamengo. A special moment for him was in 1944 when he scored three goals in one game against Uruguay. He also scored two goals in games against Uruguay in 1946 and 1949. In 1949, Brazil won the Copa América, a major South American tournament. Jair scored two goals in the final match, helping Brazil win 7–0 against Paraguay.
The 1950 World Cup in Brazil
In 1950, the FIFA World Cup was held in Brazil, and Jair became known worldwide. He played a key role in the Brazilian team alongside other great players like Zizinho and Ademir. The team played with incredible speed and skill, scoring many goals. They scored 22 goals in just six World Cup games, winning many fans with their exciting attacking style.
However, the final match of the tournament was a big disappointment for Brazil. They played against Uruguay in what was effectively the World Cup Final. Jair even hit the goalpost early in the game. But Uruguay came back to win 2–1, even though Brazil scored first. This loss happened in the Maracanã Stadium, which was built especially for the World Cup. About 200,000 fans watched the game and went home very sad.
Football is extremely important in Brazil. The famous Brazilian writer Nelson Rodrigues once said that this defeat was like Brazil's "Hiroshima," meaning a huge national disaster. This loss was so impactful that the Brazilian team even changed their uniform colors to the famous yellow shirts they wear today. Even now, people in Brazil sometimes call it "The Defeat."
After the World Cup and Retirement
Jair later said that he would "take that loss to my grave," showing how much it affected him. After the 1950 World Cup, he didn't play for the national team again until 1956. He then played a couple more games before other younger players took his place.
Jair continued his club career, moving to teams in São Paulo. He had successful periods playing for Palmeiras and Santos FC. Later, he played for São Paulo FC and Ponte Preta. He retired from playing football in 1963 when he was 42 years old.
After his playing career, Jair became a coach for several teams. He coached Santos, Palmeiras, and his first club, Madureira. He is also remembered for helping to bring the legendary player Pelé into the Santos team when Pelé was just starting his career.
Jair passed away on July 21, 2005, in Rio de Janeiro, at the age of 84, due to a lung infection. He played 39 games for the Brazilian national team and scored 22 goals.
Interestingly, the former President of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, was born on Jair da Rosa Pinto's 34th birthday and was named after him.
Achievements and Awards
Club Success
- Rio State Championship: 1945
- São Paulo State Championship: 1950, 1956, 1958, 1960
- Rio-São Paulo Tournament: 1951, 1959
- 1951 Copa Rio
International Success
- 1950 FIFA World Cup – Runner-up (Second Place)
- 1949 Copa America – Winner (First Place)
Individual Awards
- Copa América Top Scorer: 1949
- FIFA World Cup All-Star Team: 1950
Images for kids
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Jair with Vasco da Gama in 1945
See also
In Spanish: Jair Rosa Pinto para niños
