Zezé Procópio

José Procópio Mendes, best known as "Zezé Procópio" (born in Varginha, Minas Gerais State, August 12, 1913 – dead in Valença, Rio de Janeiro State, February 8, 1980) was a Brazilian footballer in midfielder role.

In career (1932–1948) was played for Villa Nova, Atlético Mineiro, Botafogo, Palmeiras and São Paulo. He won five Minas Gerais State Championship (1933, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1938) and two São Paulo State Championship (1942 and 1947). For Brazilian team he was participated at 1938 FIFA World Cup, playing four matches without scoring goal. He died at 66 years old.