Antoni Reig Ventura (

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1932), known as Rovellet because his father was ''Rovell'' from

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, was a professional

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variant player. In recognition of his mastery, he is one of only five ''pilotaris'' with a picture on

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's ''Honor Gallery''. He has also had a street in Valencia named after him.Una calle a Rovellet
/ref> His career began when he was only 15; two years later he played against Juliet d'Alginet, the number one of that time. For many years this was the maximum level match any trinquet could host. When ''Juliet'' retired, ''Rovellet'' became the new number one until Eusebio appeared, in the 1960s. He retired in 1979, some years after his best, but without being forced to ask for a ''punter'' partner, that is, he and a ''mitger'' player were strong enough to play levelled matches against other good duos or average trios. ''Rovellet'' was admired for his stylistic and elegant movements, but also because he always acted as a gentleman.

Trophies

* Winner of the Campionat Nacional d'Escala i Corda 1970

References

External links

Rovellet in Ondara
documentary of

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with images of the NO-DO. {{DEFAULTSORT:Reig, Antonio 1932 births Living people Sportspeople from Valencia Pilotaris from the Valencian Community