Mario Trucco, an eminence of Argentine sports journalism, commentator for great radio speakers such as Fioravanti, Yiyo Arangio, Miguel Angel de Renzis, Jorge Bullrich and Gustavo Vergara, died in Mar del Plata at the age of 92. Born in that city on December 20, 1930 and with a solid background in the written press, He arrived at the Buenos Aires radio station summoned by Fioravanti in 1967 and developed a career in that medium that spanned more than 30 years.. He also worked on television commenting on the 1978 and 1982 World Cups. and as a columnist in general interest programs.
His excellent command of the language, his in-depth knowledge of the game, his exact handling of the air times, his kindness, his impeccable ethics, his camaraderie and his sensitivity to train the youngest journalists made Mario Trucco a a reference and reference man for several generations of press men. He was active until the last stages of his existence and in various books he gave an account of the great passions that guided his life: Mar del Plata, journalism and sports.