João Rocha, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

João Rocha

Date of Birth: 09-Jul-1930

Place of Birth: Setúbal, Setúbal District, Portugal

Date of Death: 08-Mar-2013

Profession: businessperson, sports administrator

Nationality: Portugal

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

João António dos Anjos Rocha was an entrepreneur and Portuguese sports manager.
He was president of Sporting CP between September 7, 1973 and October 3, 1986. During his presidency numerous business projects were realized, including the first project of club-company in Portugal, approved by the partners in November 1973, denominated "Society of Constructions and Planning". The current pavilion of Sporting Clube de Portugal was named Pavilhão João Rocha in order to honor the former president.