Ambrogio Pelagalli has passed away, former footballer of Milan and also had a brief stint with Roma. He died at the age of 84: he was one of the most beloved Milan players of the 1960s.
The career of Pelagalli
Grown up in the Dagrada Manzoni, a youth sector connected to that of Milan. At just 14 years old, he signed his first contract with the Rossoneri club (from 1959 to 1966), along with then teammate Giovanni Trapattoni, a great friend off the field as well. Pelagalli made 235 appearances in Serie A, scoring 6 goals. In Serie B, he played 139 matches. He played in different areas of the field, often in midfield alongside Gianni Rivera for Milan. When needed, he also played in defense. In his career, he also wore the jerseys of Atalanta and Roma. After retiring as a footballer, he embarked on a coaching career.
When Pelagalli became a goalkeeper during Roma-Milan
In his only season with the Giallorossi, the 1967-68 season, he became a protagonist in a role quite different from what he was used to, that of a goalkeeper, and against his former club, Milan. In the match on May 5, 1968, the expulsion of Ginulfi forced him to take on the role of goalkeeper. Pelagalli managed to be effective, with a series of incredible saves that allowed Roma to draw the match. At the end of the season, he returned to Bergamo.
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