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Esporte Clube Sírio
Esporte Clube Sírio, abbreviated as E.C. Sírio, is a Brazilian sports club based in São Paulo, Brazil. It is most known for its men's basketball team, which was a dominant force in Brazilian basketball in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. Sírio has won seven Brazilian Championships, and eight continental South American Championships (second most behind Franca). History The club was founded on 14 July 1917 by Syrian and Lebanese immigrants at the birthday party of Milhem Simão Racy. Over the years, E.C. Sírio featured basketball players like: Amaury Pasos, Carlos "Mosquito" Domingos Massoni, Washington "Dodi" Joseph, Antônio Sucar, Bira Maciel, Marquinhos Leite, Julio Garavello, Marcel de Souza, Oscar Schmidt, Russo, and other talents. The club won the regional São Paulo State Championship seven times. They also won the Brazilian Championship national title seven times. E.C. Sírio also won the continental South American Club Championship eight times. In addition to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
São Paulo
São Paulo (; ; Portuguese for 'Paul the Apostle, Saint Paul') is the capital of the São Paulo (state), state of São Paulo, as well as the List of cities in Brazil by population, most populous city in Brazil, the List of largest cities in the Americas, Americas, and both the Western Hemisphere, Western and Southern Hemispheres. Listed by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network (GaWC) as an global city, alpha global city, it exerts substantial international influence in commerce, finance, arts, and entertainment. It is the List of largest cities#List, largest urban area by population outside Asia and the most populous Geographical distribution of Portuguese speakers, Portuguese-speaking city in the world. The city's name honors Paul the Apostle and people from the city are known as ''paulistanos''. The city's Latin motto is ''Non ducor, duco'', which translates as "I am not led, I lead." Founded in 1554 by Jesuit priests, the city was the center of the ''bandeirant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
1979 FIBA Intercontinental Cup
The 1979 FIBA Intercontinental Cup William Jones was the 13th edition of the FIBA Intercontinental Cup for men's basketball clubs. It took place at Ginásio do Ibirapuera, São Paulo, Brazil. Participants League stage Day 1, October 2 1979 Day 2, October 3 1979 Day 3, October 4 1979 Day 4, October 5 1979 Day 5, October 6 1979 Final standings External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:FIBA 1979 Events January * January 1 ** United Nations Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim heralds the start of the ''International Year of the Child''. Many musicians donate to the ''Music for UNICEF Concert'' fund, among them ABBA, who write the song ... 1979–80 in European basketball 1979–80 in South American basketball 1979–80 in North American basketball 1979 in Brazilian sport International basketball competitions hosted by Brazil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Washington Joseph
Washington "Dodi" Joseph, also commonly known as Dodi Joseph (born 5 June 1950), is a Brazilian former professional basketball player. Career During his pro club career, Joseph won the 1979 edition of the FIBA Intercontinental Cup, while a member of EC Sírio. With the senior Brazilian national basketball team, Joseph competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics The 1972 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad () and officially branded as Munich 1972 (; ), were an international multi-sport event held in Munich, West Germany, from 26 August to 11 September 1972. It was the ..., and the 1974 FIBA World Cup. References External linksFIBA Profile 1950 births [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Ricardo Guimarães (basketball)
Ricardo Cardoso Guimarães (born 4 October 1959), commonly known as Cadum, is a Brazilian former professional basketball player and coach. Professional playing career During his pro club career, Cadum won 5 Brazilian Championships, in the seasons 1982, 1985, 1986 (I), 1986 (II), 1987. He won all of the Brazilian championships as a member of C.A. Monte Líbano. National team playing career With the senior Brazilian national basketball team, Cadum competed at the following major world tournaments: the 1980 Summer Olympics, the 1982 FIBA World Cup, the 1984 Summer Olympics, the 1988 Summer Olympics, the 1990 FIBA World Cup, and the 1992 Summer Olympics The 1992 Summer Olympics (, ), officially the Games of the XXV Olympiad (, ) and officially branded as Barcelona '92, were an international multi-sport event held from 25 July to 9 August 1992 in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Beginning in 1994 .... Coaching career After his basketball playing career ended, Cadum began ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Nilo Guimarães (basketball)
Nilo Martins Guimarães (born 4 April 1957) is a Brazilian former professional basketball player and coach. National team career With the senior Brazilian national basketball team, Guimarães competed at the 1982 FIBA World Cup, the 1984 Summer Olympics The 1984 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXIII Olympiad and commonly known as Los Angeles 1984) were an international multi-sport event held from July 28 to August 12, 1984, in Los Angeles, California, United States. It marked the ..., and the 1986 FIBA World Cup. References External links * 1957 births Living people Brazilian basketball coaches Basketball players at the 1984 Summer Olympics Brazilian men's basketball players 1982 FIBA World Championship players Esporte Clube Sírio basketball players Flamengo basketball players Olympic basketball players for Brazil Sportspeople from Mogi das Cruzes Point guards São José Basketball players 1986 FIBA World Championship players 20th-cen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Jorge Guerra (basketball)
Jorge Guerra (born 21 June 1959), also commonly known in Brazil as Jorge Guerrinha, is a Brazilian former professional basketball player and coach. Professional playing career Born in Franca, in the state of São Paulo, Guerra debuted in basketball when he was 16, playing with Amazonas Franca. He also played with C.A. Monte Líbano and Ribeirão Preto. During his pro club career, Guerra won 4 Brazilian Championships, in the seasons 1980, 1981 (II), 1990, and 1991. National team playing career Guerra was a part of the senior Brazilian national basketball team that won the 1987 Pan American Games, in Indianapolis. In that tournament's final game, the Brazilian side outscored the home team, the Team USA, 120–115, which marked the first time that Team USA lost a game as a tournament host. It was also the first time Team USA was defeated in a finals game. He also played at the 1986 FIBA World Cup, the 1988 Summer Olympic Games, the 1990 FIBA World Cup, and the 1992 Summer Olympi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Zé Geraldo
José Geraldo de Castro, commonly known as Zé Geraldo (born 18 September 1950) is a Brazilian former professional basketball player. With the senior Brazilian national basketball team, Geraldo competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics, the 1972 Summer Olympics The 1972 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad () and officially branded as Munich 1972 (; ), were an international multi-sport event held in Munich, West Germany, from 26 August to 11 September 1972. It was the ..., and the 1974 FIBA World Cup. References 1950 births Living people Basketball players at the 1968 Summer Olympics Basketball players at the 1972 Summer Olympics Brazilian men's basketball players Esporte Clube Sírio basketball players Franca Basquetebol Clube players Olympic basketball players for Brazil Small forwards Sport Club Corinthians Paulista basketball players Basketball players from São Paulo Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras basketball players 20th-c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Rolando Ferreira
Rolando Ferreira Júnior (born May 24, 1964) is a Brazilian former professional basketball player and coach. At a height of tall, he played at the center position. College career Ferreira played college basketball at the University of Houston, with the Houston Cougars, for two seasons. As a senior co-captain of the 1987–88 Cougar squad, he averaged 15.8 points per game, and led the team with 6.8 rebounds and 1.6 blocked shots per game. For his efforts, he was named to the 1988 All-Southwest Conference defensive team. Professional playing career Ferreira was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers, in the 2nd round (26th overall) of the 1988 NBA draft. Ferreira played in only one NBA season, as a member of the 1988–89 Blazers. In his NBA career, he played in 12 games, and scored a total of 9 points. He owns the distinction of being the first Brazilian to play in the NBA. National team playing career Ferreira was a member of the senior Brazilian national basketball team for 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Carlos Domingos Massoni
Carlos "Mosquito" Domingos Massoni (born 4 January 1939), commonly known as Mosquito Massoni, is a Brazilian former professional basketball player. National team career Massoni played with the senior Brazilian national team at the 1963 FIBA World Cup, where he won a gold medal. He also won a silver medal at the 1970 FIBA World Cup. In addition, he also won bronze medals at the 1960 Summer Olympic Games, the 1964 Summer Olympic Games, and the 1967 FIBA World Cup The 1967 FIBA World Championship was the 5th FIBA World Championship, the international basketball world championship for men's national teams. It was hosted by Montevideo, Uruguay from 27 May to 11 June 1967. Venues Competing nations Compet .... References * * External links * 1939 births Living people Basketball players at the 1960 Summer Olympics Basketball players at the 1964 Summer Olympics Basketball players at the 1968 Summer Olympics Basketball players at the 1972 Summer Olympics E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Maury De Souza (basketball)
Maury Ponikwar de Souza (born 2 September 1962), commonly known as Maury de Souza, or simply Maury, is a Brazilian former professional basketball player. Professional career During his pro club career, de Souza won 5 Brazilian Championships, in the seasons 1983, 1985, 1986 (I), 1986 (II), and 1987. National team career With the senior Brazilian national basketball team, De Souza competed at the 1982 FIBA World Cup, the 1986 FIBA World Cup, the 1988 Summer Olympics, the 1990 FIBA World Cup, the 1992 Summer Olympics The 1992 Summer Olympics (, ), officially the Games of the XXV Olympiad (, ) and officially branded as Barcelona '92, were an international multi-sport event held from 25 July to 9 August 1992 in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Beginning in 1994 ..., and the 1994 FIBA World Cup. Personal De Souza is the younger brother of Marcel de Souza, who is also a Brazilian former professional basketball player. References External links * 1962 births Living ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Wagner Da Silva (basketball)
Wagner Machado da Silva, also commonly known as Wagner da Silva, or simply as Wagner (born 1 February 1961), is a Brazilian former professional basketball player. National team career With the senior Brazilian national basketball team, da Silva competed at the 1980 Summer Olympics The 1980 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad () and officially branded as Moscow 1980 (), were an international multi-sport event held from 19 July to 3 August 1980 in Moscow, Soviet Union, in present-day Russ .... References 1961 births Living people Basketball players at the 1980 Summer Olympics Brazilian men's basketball players Esporte Clube Sírio basketball players Franca Basquetebol Clube players Olympic basketball players for Brazil Small forwards Sport Club Corinthians Paulista basketball players Basketball players from São Paulo 20th-century Brazilian sportsmen {{Brazil-basketball-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Friedrich Wilhelm Braun
Friedrich Wilhelm Braun (18 July 1941 – 2 February 2025), also commonly known simply as Fritz, was a Brazilian basketball player. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1964 Summer Olympics. Braun died in Rio Claro, São Paulo São Paulo (; ; Portuguese for 'Paul the Apostle, Saint Paul') is the capital of the São Paulo (state), state of São Paulo, as well as the List of cities in Brazil by population, most populous city in Brazil, the List of largest cities in the ... on 2 February 2025, at the age of 83. References External links *[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
