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http://www.laroma-online.com/3.html Agostino Di Bartolomei (DiBa) 
Agostino Di Bartolomei - (1972 - 1984)
Another player who played with the likes of Conti and Pruzzo. Just like Totti and Conti, "DiBa" in which he was nicknamed was born in Roma. He grew up and went through the Roma youth sysem. He made his first Serie A apperence for Roma in the 1972-73 season, however later he would go on loan for one season to Vincenza. However in 1976 Agostino burst onto the seen and quickly became a indispensible player for the Giallorossi. His skill as a midfielder with excellent vision and great technical ability and not to mention the ability to bag a few goals, he became the undoubted leader of Roma. After Nil Liedholm took control of Roma he became one of the Roma's greatest ever Captains, leading by example and always doing all he could for the shirt he loved.
He like Conti and Pruzzo would win the scudetto in 1983 and win 3 coppa italia titles. However he would suffer missng out on lifting the Champions League trophy in which was his last game for Roma. He joined Milan with Nil Liedholm, although "DiBa" never wanted to leave Roma, fans were schocked when Roma board and Roma coach who was then Sven Goran Erikson agreed to sell him to Milan, there were was even protests. However "DiBa" would never return to his best when he left Roma, after spells with Milan, Cesena and Salernitana he hung up his boots. After retirement, Roma fans heard the worst possible news in 1994. Di Bartelomei who suffered from clinical depression commited sucide in his house. One of the most loved players is still mourned today. One fo Roma's greatest ever legends, it was a privilege for Roma fans and himself to wear the Roma shirt with such dedication. He will always be remembered!
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