Gastone Bean
Encyclopedia
Gastone Bean is an Italian football
er who played as a striker.
, he joined AC Milan as a youth. He played on loan at Piacenza
, scoring 23 goals in 21 games in the 1955–56 C-Series season.
He made his Milan debut on October 14, 1956. At the end of the 1956–57 Season the Rossoneri won the title thanks to his decisive contribution of 17 goals, including the initial goal in the derby on March 10, 1957, which ended with a 1–1 draw. He was the fourth best goalscorer of the season, and was voted "favourite Champion 1957" by the Italian magazine Il calcio e il ciclismo illustrato. With Carlo Galli
alternated in the role of striker, the two took up the legacy of Gunnar Nordahl
, who had moved to AS Roma. In the next season he scored 10 goals, always alternating with Galli. The 1958–59 season ended with another championship title.
Despite a tally of 39 goals in four seasons, in 1960 he moved to Genoa
, to be paired with Eddie Firmani. On April 2, 1961, Bean scored four goals past Novara, however, the Griffins remained in Serie B because of a penalty. The promotion came in 1961–62, when the MLS closed the season 64 goals and eleven points ahead of Naples, who finished second. Bean, deployed as a left winger, produced 20 goals. He was in Genoa for four seasons, contributing to the achievement of the Cup of the Alps in 1964 and Friendship Cup
in 1963.
Sold to Naples, in Serie B, he helped them to win promotion to the top flight in his first season in Campania
.
He ended his career in Naples in 1969, joining Bellaria Igea
as player-coach.
during the qualifying flop for the 1958 FIFA World Cup
. In total he played 4 games at international level.
, Ravenna
, Cattolica
, Lecco
, Benevento
, Barletta, Casertana, Cavese
, and Fasano.
Football in Italy
Football is the most popular sport in Italy. The Italian national football team has won the FIFA World Cup 4 times , trailing only Brazil . Italy's club sides have won 27 major European trophies, making them the most successful European nation in the subject of football...
er who played as a striker.
Club career
Growing up in San Canzian d'IsonzoSan Canzian d'Isonzo
San Canzian d'Isonzo is a comune in the province of Gorizia, in Friuli – Venezia Giulia, Italy.The small town is situated about 30 kilometers from Gorizia, the capital of the province, and not too far west of the important port of Trieste...
, he joined AC Milan as a youth. He played on loan at Piacenza
Piacenza Calcio
Piacenza Calcio is an Italian association football club based in Piacenza. The club was formed in 1919 and currently plays in Italian Lega Pro Prima Divisione B. The team's colors are red and white, prompting one of the team's nicknames, the Biancorossi. They are also known as the Papaveri , and...
, scoring 23 goals in 21 games in the 1955–56 C-Series season.
He made his Milan debut on October 14, 1956. At the end of the 1956–57 Season the Rossoneri won the title thanks to his decisive contribution of 17 goals, including the initial goal in the derby on March 10, 1957, which ended with a 1–1 draw. He was the fourth best goalscorer of the season, and was voted "favourite Champion 1957" by the Italian magazine Il calcio e il ciclismo illustrato. With Carlo Galli
Carlo Galli
Giancarlo Galli, commonly known as Carlo Galli is an Italian retired footballer.He played for 16 seasons in the Serie A for U.S. Città di Palermo, A.S. Roma, A.C. Milan, Udinese Calcio, Genoa C.F.C. and S.S...
alternated in the role of striker, the two took up the legacy of Gunnar Nordahl
Gunnar Nordahl
Gunnar Nordahl was a Swedish football player, best known for his play in AC Milan 1949-1956.-Sweden:...
, who had moved to AS Roma. In the next season he scored 10 goals, always alternating with Galli. The 1958–59 season ended with another championship title.
Despite a tally of 39 goals in four seasons, in 1960 he moved to Genoa
Genoa
Genoa |Ligurian]] Zena ; Latin and, archaically, English Genua) is a city and an important seaport in northern Italy, the capital of the Province of Genoa and of the region of Liguria....
, to be paired with Eddie Firmani. On April 2, 1961, Bean scored four goals past Novara, however, the Griffins remained in Serie B because of a penalty. The promotion came in 1961–62, when the MLS closed the season 64 goals and eleven points ahead of Naples, who finished second. Bean, deployed as a left winger, produced 20 goals. He was in Genoa for four seasons, contributing to the achievement of the Cup of the Alps in 1964 and Friendship Cup
Friendship Cup
The Friendship Cup is a traditional Lombardic wooden cup, originating from mountainous Valle d'Aosta of Italy region and used for drinking specially prepared coffee drink in a good company of friends. This version of a friendship cup is transformed into an artistic object to decorate your home or...
in 1963.
Sold to Naples, in Serie B, he helped them to win promotion to the top flight in his first season in Campania
Campania
Campania is a region in southern Italy. The region has a population of around 5.8 million people, making it the second-most-populous region of Italy; its total area of 13,590 km² makes it the most densely populated region in the country...
.
He ended his career in Naples in 1969, joining Bellaria Igea
A.C. Bellaria Igea Marina
Associazione Calcio Bellaria Igea Marina is an Italian association football club, based in Bellaria – Igea Marina, Emilia-Romagna. Bellaria plays in Lega Pro Seconda Divisione....
as player-coach.
International career
He was summoned to the national teamItaly national football team
The Italy National Football Team , represents Italy in association football and is controlled by the Italian Football Federation , the governing body for football in Italy. Italy is the second most successful national team in the history of the World Cup having won four titles , just one fewer than...
during the qualifying flop for the 1958 FIFA World Cup
1958 FIFA World Cup
The 1958 FIFA World Cup, the sixth staging of the World Cup, was hosted by Sweden from 8 June to 29 June. The tournament was won by Brazil, who beat Sweden 5–2 in the final for their first title. To date, this marks the only occasion that a World Cup staged in Europe was not won by a European...
. In total he played 4 games at international level.
Management career
After retiring as a player he spent twenty years as a coach with lower league sides Bellaria IgeaA.C. Bellaria Igea Marina
Associazione Calcio Bellaria Igea Marina is an Italian association football club, based in Bellaria – Igea Marina, Emilia-Romagna. Bellaria plays in Lega Pro Seconda Divisione....
, Ravenna
Ravenna Calcio
Ravenna Calcio is an Italian association football club, based in Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna. The club was founded in 1913 and refounded in 2001....
, Cattolica
A.C. Cattolica Calcio
Associazione Calcio Cattolica Calcio is an Italian association football club located in Cattolica, Emilia-Romagna. It currently plays in the Eccellenza. Its colors are red and yellow....
, Lecco
Calcio Lecco 1912
Calcio Lecco 1912 is an Italian football club, based in Lecco, Lombardy.Lecco currently plays in Lega Pro Seconda Divisione, having last been in Serie A in 1967.The team's colors are blue and dark blue.-History:The club was founded in 1912....
, Benevento
Benevento Calcio
Benevento Calcio is an Italian association football club, based in Benevento, Campania. The club was founded in 1929 and refounded in 2005. Currently it plays in Lega Pro Prima Divisione/A.-History:...
, Barletta, Casertana, Cavese
S.S. Cavese 1919
Società Sportiva Cavese 1919, commonly known as Cavese, is an Italian football club, based in Cava de' Tirreni, Campania. Currently it plays only in the youth championship of Juniores Regionale Campania....
, and Fasano.
Club
- A.C. MilanA.C. MilanAssociazione Calcio Milan, commonly referred to as A.C. Milan or simply Milan , is a professional Italian football club based in Milan, Lombardy, that plays in the Serie A. Milan was founded in 1899 by English lace-maker Herbert Kilpin and businessman Alfred Edwards among others...
- Serie ASerie ASerie A , now called Serie A TIM due to sponsorship by Telecom Italia, is a professional league competition for football clubs located at the top of the Italian football league system and has been operating for over eighty years since 1929. It had been organized by Lega Calcio until 2010, but a new...
: 1956–57, 1958–59
- Serie A
- GenoaGenoa C.F.C.Genoa Cricket and Football Club, commonly referred to simply as Genoa , is a professional Italian football club based in the city of Genoa, Liguria...
- Serie BSerie BSerie B, currently named Serie bwin due to sponsorship reasons, is the second-highest division in the Italian football league system after the Serie A. It is contested by 22 teams and organized by the Lega Serie B since July 2010, after the split of Lega Calcio that previously took care of both the...
: 1961–62
- Serie B
External links
- Profile at EnciclopediaDelCalcio.com
- Profile at MagliaRossonera.it
- International caps at FIGC.it