The Argentine Football Association has included him among the 24 Argentine footballers in its Hall of Fame! Bernabe Ferreyra Tigre (Argentina) Match Used 12- Panel Ball for Argentina First Division 1927-28 First Full Season!
Provenance: 1930 World Cup Museum Letter!
Bernabé Ferreyra ( Rufino , Santa Fe , February 12, 1909 - May 22, 1972, Buenos Aires ) was an Argentine footballer , recognized as one of the most outstanding scorers in world football in the 1930s. He is the only Argentine player who has more goals than games played. He is considered the first idol of River Plate .
The Argentine Football Association has included him among the 24 Argentine footballers in its Hall of Fame.
He was one of the first professional players in Argentine football to reach great popularity, to the point that he had a movie biography. Ferreyra ranks 6th among the all-time Primera División top scorers,[1] with an average of almost 1 goal per match (233/234). At the end of his active career in 1939, Ferryra had achieved a record of having more goals than matches played.
Ball details: Leather - Made in Argentina with 12 panels!