Medal - Telmo Zarraonandía Montoya ND
| (non-magnetic) | 3.8 g | 22 mm |
| Location | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Juan Carlos I (1975-2014) |
| Type | Commemorative medals › Personality medals |
| Composition | (non-magnetic) |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#379166 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Team coat of arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIGURAS INOLVIDABLES
ATHLETIC CLUB
BILBAO
Edge
Plain
Comment
Pedro Telmo Zarraonandía Montoya (20 January 1921 – 23 February 2006), known as Zarra, was a Spanish football forward. He spent the majority of his career at Athletic Bilbao, from 1940 to 1955, for whom he remains the top scorer in competitive matches with 335 goals.
Zarra signed for Athletic after playing one season for Erandio. He became a prolific goalscorer in his 15 seasons at the club, winning the Pichichi Trophy as the highest scorer in La Liga on six occasions. During his career, Zarra scored a total of 251 league goals, a Spanish record that lasted nearly six decades before being broken by Lionel Messi. His 81 goals in the Copa del Rey remain a record.
