Okay, no one mentioned or posted this; I appologize for posting this sad news weeks late, but it never really is too late.
Former Milan defender Francesco "Cecco" Zagatti died a few weeks ago at the age of 77.In his career, Zagatti played only for AC Milan, 1950-1963; made more then 200 appearances, scored 2 goals, was Milan's captain for a few matches beside Cesare Maldini.
After his retirement he also coached Milan's primavera team and, for a brief period, Milan in 1982 when Luigi Radice was sacked in mid-season.
With Milan as player, Zagatti won 4 domestic titles (1954-55, 1956-57, 1958-59, 1961-62). He reached top of European football after winning the EC in 1961, but did not play in the final match against Benfica.
(IMG:
http://www.magliarossonera.it/immagini/capitani/zagatti.jpg)
(IMG:
http://sport.tanterisorse.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/francesco-zagatti.jpg)
This post has been edited by Fillipo Simone: Mar 26 2009, 12:01 AM