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was the inaugural edition of

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's 2nd-tier level European-wide professional club

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competition, contested between national domestic cup champions. It was contested by 19 teams, and it ran from December 1966, to April 1967.

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defeated

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, in the final, to become the competition's first champion.Results in todor66.com
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Participants

First round

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withdrew before the first leg and

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received a forfeit (2-0) in both games. **Originally, the champion of the Moroccan Cup was drawn to play against the Italian Champion, but no team of the North African country was designated to play this competition. Therefore,

received a forfeit (2-0).

Second round

Quarterfinals

* After a 152 aggregate drew, a third decisive game was held in which

won 75–51.

Semifinals

Finals

References

External links

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FIBA European Cup Winner's Cup 1966–67
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