Sergio Livingstone facts for kids
Livingstone, wearing the national jersey
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Sergio Roberto Livingstone Pohlhammer | ||
| Date of birth | 26 March 1920 | ||
| Place of birth | Santiago, Chile | ||
| Date of death | 11 September 2012 (aged 92) | ||
| Place of death | Santiago, Chile | ||
| Height | 1.81 m | ||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1938–1942 | Universidad Católica | ? | (?) |
| 1943–1944 | Racing Club | 30 | (0) |
| 1944–1956 | Universidad Católica | ? | (?) |
| 1957 | Colo-Colo | ? | (?) |
| 1958–1959 | Universidad Católica | ? | (?) |
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| 1941–1954 | Chile | 52 | (0) |
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Sergio Roberto Livingstone Pohlhammer (born March 26, 1920 – died September 11, 2012) was a famous Chilean goalkeeper. People knew him as Sergio Livingstone. He later became a well-known journalist. His nickname was "El Sapo," which means "The Toad," because of how he stood in the goal.
From 1938 to 1959, he mostly played for CD Universidad Católica in Santiago. He also played for the Chilean national team. With Chile, he played in seven Copa América tournaments and one FIFA World Cup.
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Early Life and Football Start
Sergio Livingstone's family came from Scotland. His father, John, was one of the first people to play football in Chile. John played for Santiago National FC.
Sergio first joined a team called Unión Española. But then he stopped playing football for a while to study law. He went to the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Soon, he started playing for the university's football team. By 1938, he became the main goalkeeper for CD Universidad Católica.
Playing for Chile: National Team Career
Sergio Livingstone played his first game for the national team in 1941. This was during the 1941 South American Championship held in Chile. His team won 5–0 against Ecuador. Chile finished third in that tournament. Livingstone was even named the best player!
Between 1941 and 1954, Livingstone played 52 matches for Chile. This was a record for his country until 1962. He played in five more South American Championships, making a total of 34 matches in that competition. This is still a record today. He also played in the FIFA World Cup in 1950 in Brazil. Chile did not go past the first group stage in that World Cup.
Club Career Highlights
In 1943, Sergio Livingstone played in Argentina for Racing Club. He played 30 matches for them. However, he missed his home and decided to return to Chile.
He rejoined Católica in 1944. With Católica, he helped them win the Chilean national championships in 1949 and 1954. After winning the second title, the team was unfortunately moved down to a lower league the next season. But they quickly returned to the top division.
In 1957, he played for Colo-Colo for a short time. After that, he returned to Universidad Católica one last time. He finished his football career there in 1959.
Life After Football: A Media Star
After he stopped playing football, Sergio Livingstone became a very famous sports journalist. He was also a well-known television personality. He worked for Televisión Nacional de Chile for more than 60 years, until he passed away.
Legacy and Recognition
Sergio Livingstone is remembered as a Chilean football legend. In 2009, a street in Santiago was named after him. It is in the Independencia district.
Honours
- Championship of Chile: 1949, 1954
See also
In Spanish: Sergio Livingstone para niños
Images for kids
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Livingstone, wearing the national jersey
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Livingstone wearing his Racing Club jersey
