Chivas, and the millions of rojiblancos fans throughout the Mexican territory (and beyond our borders), are celebrating as they celebrate 114 years of Mexican history , pride, glory and sacred tradition.
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Following its colors is a tradition that embraces, that is adopted, that becomes its own. In many of the occasions it is inherited from the grandfather who told us about the 'Campeonísimo', the father who vibrated with the Chivas of Alberto Guerra or the uncle who enjoyed the 'Super Chivas of the 90' . Feats that the young fan of today recently revived with the silver age, led by Matías Almeyda.
The glory times of Guadalajara
César Huerta
History is a heavy stone book and what is written there with the chisel of success is never erased. The rojiblanco route has been marked by different periods: some bright and others dry. Among the stages that exalt the name of Guadalajara, two stand out above all: the Champion of the 50's and 60's, as well as the Sacred Flock of Matías Almeyda.
On January 3, 1957, the rojiblanco team defeated Irapuato 1-0 with a goal from the legendary "Chava" Reyes. Thus, the Sacred Flock won the first and most important title: it started the Champion, to date the most dominant team that Mexican soccer has had.
That Guadalajara was fortunate to have a generation of gold. Soccer players such as Salvador "Chava" Reyes, Héctor Hernández, Jaime "Tubo" Gómez, Guillermo "Tigre" Sepúlveda, Juan "Bigotón" Jasso, José "Jamaicón" Villegas, Isidoro "Chololo" Díaz, Sabás Ponce, Raúl "Pina" Arellano, Arturo "Cura" Chairez and Crescencio "Mellone" Gutiérrez recorded their names forever in the history of Chivas.
That first championship was achieved with Donald Ross as coach. Then Arpád Fekete arrived and Guadalajara conquered two more titles, in the seasons 1958-1959 and 1959-1960. Then came a change in banking, but far from falling, the Sacred Flock continued to shine its history. With Javier de la Torre as coach, glory came in the 1960-1961, 1961-1962, 1963-1964, 1964-1965 and 1969-1970 campaigns.
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The last Champions League title also marked the end of Mexican soccer as it was played in its first professional stage. The Liguillas appeared in the following tournament and the one who finished in first place ceased to be champion. That Guadalajara won eight league titles in a span of 13 years. The national football was overwhelmingly dominated.
After decades of sporadic triumphs, Chivas finally found a way to build a glorious second epoch. The contemporary history of the Sacred Flock, which this May 8th is 114 years old, is marked by the team that, commanded by the Argentine coach Matías Almeyda, added five trophies to the rojiblancas showcases.
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The "Pelado" conquered the MX Cup, a competition that had not been won since the time of the Champion. In the summer of the following year, he won the Mexican Super Cup. In Clausura 2017, Almeyda's team would reach its peak, conquering the double: League and Cup for the Sacred Flock, something that no other club achieved in short tournaments.
The fifth cup of this brilliant stage of the club was the Concacaf Champions League. Chivas has not won that international title since the Champions League and this time gave him the ticket to the first Club World Cup in its history.
Sacred Scorers
Thinking of Guadalajara scorers inevitably leads to the two biggest names in that department: Salvador Reyes and Omar Bravo. For many years, Don “Chava” held the record for most scoring with the Sacred Flock , until in August 2015, the Mochiteco striker broke his record, to remain the most productive attacker in 114 years.
Ricardo Perez
The famous "Snoopy" wore the red and white jersey for 12 seasons in which he nested the ball 45 times in the net.
MEXSPORTJuan jasso
The famous "mustache" Jasso defended the red and white jersey from 1945 to 1966, scoring 47 goals.
David Leah MEXSPORTGustavo Naples
The "worm" Napoles, author of a poker in a Mexican soccer final, which was enough for the red and white immortality. He converted 50 goals with Chivas.
MEXPORT MEXSPORTVictor Rangel
Known as the "tank", Rangel scored 53 goals with Chivas in his 2 stages with the rojiblancos.
MEXSPORTTomás Balcazar
Grandfather of Javier "Chicharito" Hernández, Tomás started the rojiblanca tradition. He played for the herd for 10 years in which he scored 54 goals that place him in 19th place among the herd's leading scorers.
ADRIAN MACIAS MEXSPORTJaime Pajarito
The native of El Rosario, Tonalá scored 57 goals with the sacred flock, so many that they take him to occupy eighteenth position.
JUVAGOL MEXSPORTAlberto Medina
The "deer" Medina belonged to the last offensive trident of Guadalajara, along with Omar Bravo and Adolfo Bautista. With his 58 annotations, he occupies the seventeenth position of scorers in the herd.
REFUGIO RUIZ MEXSPORTAdolfo Bautista
Irreverent and controversial, the "Bofo" scored 60 goals with the rojiblanca shirt and occupies 14 of the flock's historic scorers.
REFUGIO RUIZ MEXSPORTIgnacio Vazquez
"Nacho Vázquez" debuted with Chivas in 1991 where he remained until 1998, he was the best scorer in the herd in that decade with 47 goals. In total he scored 60 goals with Chivas and occupies the fourteenth position in history.
VICTOR STRAFFON MEXSPORT DIGITALMarco Fabián
Marco Fabián de la Mora, debuted with Chivas in 2007. Owner of a great quality that accounts for drops, "Marquito" scored 60 goals with Chivas and occupies the position number 12 of historical scorers of the herd.
EDGAR QUINTANA MEXSPORTIsidoro Diaz
Better known as the "chololo", Díaz played for Guadalajara from 1955 to 1968 where he managed to convert 62 goals, a mark that places him in the eleventh position of all time.
JUVAGOL-MEXSPORTFrancisco Jara
Part of the unforgettable "champion", Paco played 11 years with Chivas, which earned him to place in the Top ten scorers in tenth position with 72 goals.
David Leah MEXSPORTJavier de la Torre
The engineer De La Torre did not tire of writing his name in gold and white history in gold letters. Successful as a coach and successful as a player since he occupies the ninth position with 78 goals.
David Leah MEXSPORTRamon Morales
The "eternal captain" or "Ramoncito" Morales, joined the ranks of the herd in 1999 where he remained for 10 years. His great performances and 80 goals led him to occupy a special place in the history of Atletico as the eighth goalscorer of all time.
OMAR MARTINEZ MEXSPORTMax Prieto
His 84 annotations with Chivas, place him as the seventh goalscorer in the history of the herd, team with which he debuted in 1936.
David Leah MEXSPORTBenjamin Galindo
The "teacher" Galindo, owner of an impeccable technique with both profiles, scored for Chivas on 85 occasions; He is the sixth best historical scorer in the herd.
JUVAGOL-MEXSPORT MEXSPORTEduardo De La Torre
As a good "De La Torre", the "yayo" left his name immortalized with Chivas with a league title, where he scored, and 89 goals that make him the fifth top scorer in the herd.
MEXSPORTCrescencio Gutiérrez
The "Mellone" Gutiérrez, is the fourth best scorer in the history of Guadalajara with 91 goals. He played for Chivas from 1956 to 1962
REFUGIO RUIZ MEXSPORTJavier Valdivia
The "corporal" has a not inconsiderable amount of 98 scores with Chivas, he is the third highest scorer in the sacred flock.
David Leah MEXSPORTSalvador Reyes
To speak of "Chava" Reyes is to speak of Chivas, one cannot be explained without the other. He played for the herd 14 seasons where he conquered 7 league titles, 6 champion champions and a cup, in addition to his 154 goals that place him as the second highest scorer of the sacred herd.
VICTOR STRAFFON MEXSPORTOmar Bravo
The top scorer in the history of Chivas. The Mochiteco left the figure of 160 goals with the sacred flock. He came out of retirement to sign for the UdeG Black Lions.
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But those are not the only names that shone throughout Chivas history. Other attackers also managed to engrave his name in the memory of the club. These are people who had a successful stint at the Club Deportivo Guadalajara and who became the kings of the goal.
Seedbed of goals for the Mexican National Team
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Chivas' romance with the Mexican National Team goes beyond the ideology of playing with only Mexican players or seeking to be the basis of the Aztec representative. Their link is clearly reflected in an essential statistic so that El Tri can transcend the World Cup's greatest fair: in goals.
Although it had no representation in the most recent Russia 2018 fair, Guadalajara is the team that has given the most goals to the national representative in World Cup history with 21% of total scores throughout its 15 participations, from Uruguay 1930 to Brazil 2014.
Ramon Morales
'Ramoncito' debuted in the first division with Monterrey in 1995, 4 years later he came to Chivas, played in the Herd for 10 years, won 1 League title at the Apertura 2006 and an InterLiga in 2009.
REFUGIO RUIZ REFUGIO RUIZRamón Ramírez
The nayarita saw the light with Santos Laguna in 1990, by 94 he was already wearing red and white. He lived two stages with Guadalajara, from 1994 to 1998 and from 2002 to 2004. He won the only Chivas championship in the 90's, in the Summer 1997 tournament against Toros Neza.
VICTOR STRAFFON MEXSPORT DIGITAL IMAGEHéctor el 'Chale' Hernández
It began in 1953 with the Gold of Jalisco, years later he arrived at Guadalajara, he lived the time of the champion, 6 League titles in 58-59, 59-60, 60-61, 61-62, 63-64 and 64-65 , 5 Champion of Champions in 59, 60, 61, 64 and 65, finally won a Mexico Cup in the 62-63 season.
MEXSPORTBenjamin Galindo
'El Maestro' left Deportivo Tampico in 1979, 3 years later he was given the opportunity at Tampico Madero until 1986, the year he arrived at Guadalajara, 8 years he wore the rojiblanco, he repeated it later from 2000 to 2001. Champion with Chivas in 86-87.
BENJAMIN GALINDO 2001 MEXSPORTOswaldo Alanís
His first opportunity was given by the Tecos in Zapopan, Jalisco, from there he jumped north with Santos and then landed in Chivas, from 2015 to 2018 he wore his colors, 2 Copa MX, 1 Super Cup MX and 1 Liga MX in 2017 against Tigres lo back up their short history with the Flock.
MEXSPORTGonzalo Pineda
Pineda was born in the Pumas quarry, however, the team with which he played the most games in the first division was Guadalajara, 169 games back him up. Champion in the 2006 Apertura against Toluca.
OSVALDO AGUILAR OSVALDO AGUILARManuel Martinez
'Manolo' debuted in 90-91 with the Herd, he kept defending those colors until 1999, he held the same title as Ramón Ramírez in 1997, he played 170 games with Chivas.
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Of the 59 total goals, players who appeared in the World Cup representing the Flock have achieved 12 scores. These so many are distributed in eight players in seven different editions. The first of them was Tomás Balcázar , grandfather of Javier Hernández, in the 3-2 defeat to France in Switzerland 54.
Those who stand out in the list are those who achieved a double in some edition, cases such as José Valdivia, who achieved it in Mexico 70, Fernando Quirarte in Mexico 86, Omar Bravo in Germany 2006 and 'Chicharito' Hernández in South Africa 2010. They were add Isidoro Diaz and Hector Hernandez with a goal each in Mexico's first victory in World Cup, 3-1 against Czechoslovakia in Chile 62; and Víctor Rangel in Argentina 78, in the 3-1 defeat against Poland.
Idols that went away from the Flock
Unfortunately, several idols of the Flock have had to spend the twilight of their careers far from the fold. Cases of yesteryear such as those of Jaime 'Tubo' Gómez and Guillermo 'Tigre' Sepúlveda , were recently recalled with the retreats of Ramón Ramírez, Oswaldo Sánchez, Adolfo Bautista, Ramón Morales and Carlos Salcido.
Javier 'El Zully' Ledesma
Charismatic goalkeeper in the 80s. He debuted in Chivas in the season 79-80 and was Champion in 87. He went to the Black Lions in 1993, where his career as a footballer ended in 1995.
MEXPSORTGuillermo 'Tigre' Sepúlveda
Central of the 'Campeonísimo' in the 60s. He played from 52 to 66. His 7 titles out of the 12 that Guadalajara has makes him a legendary par excellence. His best anecdote, when he was sent off in the final of the Champion of Champions against America. He took off his shirt, threw it on the ground and shouted to the fans in the capital: "With that one they have," while pointing to the number '3' on the grass. He retired with the Jalisco Gold in 1969.
MEXSPORT MEXSPORTJaime 'Tubo' Gómez
Archer of the Champion in the golden age of Chivas. He was also present in the 7 titles of the 60 and participated in 3 World Cups. His most representative moment was when he sat in the goal to read a magazine during a Tapatío Classic against Atlas, due to the low activity in the rojiblanco arch. He retired in 1970 with Laguna.
MEXSPORT MEXSPORT11 Red and White Legends that should have retired in Chivas
Countless players have passed through Guadalajara but very few have left their mark on Chivas' vast history. Men of transcendence for the club, but who by the whims of fate did not retire in the Herd.
Oswaldo Sánchez
With red and black roots, an Americanist past and warrior identification, Oswaldo marked an era in the arch of Guadalajara. League Champion in 2006 and Libertadores in 2005 and 2006 were his most iconic moments with Chivas. He arrived in 1999 and went to Santos as Champion in 2006. He retired in Torreón at age 41 in 2014.
OMAR MARTINEZ MEXSPORTAdolfo 'Bofo' Bautista
Of the last idols of the Flock. He played in two stages with the team, the first from 2004 to 2007, and the second from 2010 to 2011. His most remembered moment, the Championship goal in 2006. He played the Libertadores in 2005, 2006 and was Runner-up in America in 2010. He retired in June 2017.
OMAR MARTINEZ MEXSPORTRamon Morales
Red and white captain after Oswaldo's departure. He played 10 years in the institution, from 1999 to 2009, achieving the championship in 2006, playing the Libertadores in 2005 and 2006. They did not renew his contract, so he left for Estudiantes Tecos, where he retired in 2011 at the age of 35.
VICTOR STRAFFON MEXSPORTRamón Ramírez
The prodigal son of Guadalajara, one of the fans' favorites. He arrived in Chivas in 1994 and was crowned League Champion in Summer 97. Despite not agreeing, he was sold to the staunch rival, America, in 1999. Love was stronger and he returned for 2002, where he reached the final of the Closing 2004. He left for Chivas USA at the end of that year where he retired in 2009 at the age of 37.
David Leah MEXSPORTClaudio Suarez
Guadalajara Central in the second half of the 90s. He played from 1996 to 2000 and won the 1997 Summer Championship. He arrived in Chivas USA in 2005, which seemed like a possible return to the Herd, but did not materialize. He retired from the MLS affiliate in 2010 at the age of 41.
Martin Venegas MEXSPORTFernando Quirarte
Central of Guadalajara in the 70s and 80s. He grew up in the institution and debuted in the 1973-74 season. He lasted 14 years as a rojiblanco and was Champion in 86-87, to later go to the opposite team, the hated Atlas. He retired at Leones Negros in 1990.
REFUGIO RUIZ MEXSPORTEduardo 'Yayo' de la Torre
Guadalajara's historic forward center. From the 'De la Torre' dynasty, he debuted with Chivas in 1977. He was league champion in 86-87 and went to Xerez of Spain as monarch. He returned a year later with the Tapatío club, to go to Querétaro in 1992, where he retired a year later. He is currently the Club's third all-time leading scorer with 90 goals.
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