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Mario Rigamonti (; 17 December 1922 – 4 May 1949) was an Italian football player, who played as a central defender for Torino FC and the Italy national team. He died in the Superga air disaster together with the whole Grande Torino team.
With Torino, Rigamonti made his Serie A debut in a 2–1 away loss to cross-city rivals Juventus on 14 October 1945; in total, he played 140 times for Torino and won four consecutive Serie A scudetto titles with the club.
International career
Rigamonti was also capped three times for the Italy national team between 1947 and 1949. He made his international debut in a 3–2 win over Hungary on 11 May 1947.
Death
Rigamonti died with most of the Grande Torino team in the Superga air disaster near Turin, on 4 May 1949.
Style of play
Rigamonti was a tall, agile, physically strong, consistent and tenacious player, who was known for his skill and acrobatic ability in the air, courtesy of his elevation, as well as his fighting spirit, speed, anticipation, and competitive style of play. A versatile and hard-tackling player, he was capable of playing both in defence and in midfielder, usually in a holding role.
Honours
Torino
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Categories: 1922 Births, 1949 Deaths, Italian Men's Footballers, Footballers From Brescia, Men's Association Football Defenders, Men's Association Football Midfielders, Italy Men's International Footballers, Serie A Players, Torino Fc Players, Brescia Calcio Players, Footballers Killed In The Superga Air Disaster, 20th-century Italian Sportsmen
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