Ulises Poirier Puelma (2 February 1897 – 9 March 1977) was a

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defender. He was the second oldest player listed in the

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for the inaugural

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held in

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in 1930.

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goalkeeper Jean de Bie is the only player to have participated in a World Cup finals who was born before Poirier.

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* 1897 births 1977 deaths Chilean footballers Chile international footballers 1930 FIFA World Cup players Association football defenders People from Quillota {{Chile-footy-defender-stub