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Ademir de Menezes

Brazilian soccer player
Ademir Marques de Menezes was a Brazilian footballer, regarded as one of the best forwards in football history. His prominent underbite earned him the nickname "Queixada", which means "jaw". He was also the top goalscorer in the 1950 FIFA World... Wikipedia
Born: November 8, 1922, Recife, State of Pernambuco, Brazil
Died: May 11, 1996 (age 73 years), Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Full name: Ademir Marques de Menezes
Nationality: Brazilian
1942–1945: Vasco da Gama
1945–1953: Brazil