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José Antonio Irulegui
José Antonio Irulegui Garmendia (born 1 April 1937) is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a defender, and a coach.
Playing career.
Born in Lasarte-Oria, Gipuzkoa, Basque Country, Irulegui played professional football with SD Eibar, Real Sociedad and Pontevedra CF, in a career that lasted 15 years. He amassed La Liga totals of 249 matches and one goal, during 11 seasons.
Irulegui retired in June 1971 at the age of 34, after one final campaign with
6 September 1975 as he featured the full 90 minutes in a 3–2 home win against Real Betis. He became an undisputed starter under manager José Antonio Irulegui and, as the team was already coached by Alberto Ormaetxea, contributed with a combined 58 appearances and one goal in back-to-back national championship conquests in the early 80s.
Olaizola retired in 1985, aged 34. He played 327 matches all competitions comprised for his only club.
Personal life.
Olaizola's younger brother, Javier (19 years his