Where Does Jair Bala Come From?
Jair Bala, a Cachoeiro de Itapemirim native, participated twice for America (between 1964 and 1965 and between 1970 and 1971). The team, which is now regarded as one of the best in Coelho’s history, won the State championship in 1971 and scored 78 goals, including 64 and 71 from Mineiro’s artillery. After scoring Jair Bala’s…
Jair Bala, a Cachoeiro de Itapemirim native, participated twice for America (between 1964 and 1965 and between 1970 and 1971). The team, which is now regarded as one of the best in Coelho’s history, won the State championship in 1971 and scored 78 goals, including 64 and 71 from Mineiro’s artillery.
After scoring Jair Bala’s 1,000th goal against Vasco in 1969, the former striker who had teamed up with Pelé at Santos and replaced Rei was taken to a hospital in Belo Horizonte after suffering a stroke. Former América-MG player and beloved coach Jair Bala passed away on Tuesday in Belo Horizonte at the age of 79. The former striker had health issues because of a stroke (cerebral vascular accident) in 2020. Jair Bala was admitted as a patient in Belo Horizonte. Details of the wake and funeral will still be made public.
Where Does Jair Bala Come From?
Jair Bala comes from Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, State of Espírito Santo, Brazil.
