Jos� Rafael "Chiquis" Garc�a Torres is a former Mexican football player. He was a participant in the 2002 FIFA World Cup in Korea/Japan and the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany. A midfielder comfortable in the center or on the left side, Garc�a began his club career with UNAM in 1992. During the 1994-95 season, he established himself in the Pumas lineup, appearing in 32 matches and scoring 8 goals. In the summer of 1998 he left for Toluca, beginning a six-year stint at the club. At Toluca, Garc�a won league titles during the Verano 1999, Verano 2000, and Apertura 2002 seasons, appearing in the finals on each occasion. Playing wide on the left alongside Fabi�n Estay and V�ctor Ruiz in his early years with Toluca, Garc�a later formed a central midfield trio with Israel L�pez and Antonio Naelson. In 2004 he moved to Cruz Azul, joined Atlas for one year in 2005, then returned to Cruz Azul briefly before finishing his top-division career in 2008 with Veracruz. Garc�a also earned 52 caps for the Mexican national team, scoring three times. He made his international debut on February 7, 1996 in a 2-1 loss against Chile. In the 1996 U.S. 

August 14th, 1974 in Mexico City (Age 49)