José Martínez González (29 May 1953 – 14 February 1981), better known as Pepe Martínez, was a Mexican footballer.

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"Pepe" Martínez played club football for Chivas de Guadalajara.^[1]

He died in a traffic accident involving the Chivas team bus in Puebla at age 27.^[1] His jersey number 22 was retired by the club and is only used when mandatory in Copa Libertadores matches.^[2] Also is used in CONCACAF Champions games