Ignacio Flores Ocaranza (31 July 1953 – 11 August 2011) was a Mexican professional

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who played as a

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Club career

Born in

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, Flores spent his entire professional career with Cruz Azul. He also represented Mexico at international level, and participated at the

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Personal life

Flores was killed when a truck carrying his family was attacked by gunmen in August 2011. His brother, Luis Flores, also was a Mexico international footballer.

References

1953 births 2011 deaths Footballers from Mexico City Association football fullbacks Mexican footballers Mexico international footballers 1978 FIFA World Cup players Cruz Azul footballers Liga MX players Male murder victims People murdered in Mexico Mexican murder victims Deaths by firearm in Mexico {{Mexico-footy-defender-stub