Roberto "Robertão" José Corrêa (born 3 January 1951), also commonly known as Roberto Corrêa, or simply as, "Robertão", is a Brazilian former professional basketball player.
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Born | May 05 1949 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Died | Sep 08 2021 Franca, Brazil |
Listed height | 6 ft 6.75 in (2.00 m) |
Position | Small forward |
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Professional career
editDuring his pro club career, Robertão won 5 Brazilian Championships, in the seasons 1971, 1974, 1975, 1980, and 1981 (II), while a member of Franca.[1] He also played with the Brazilian clubs Flamengo, Araçatuba, COC/Ribeirão Preto, and Yara Clube.
National team career
editWith the senior Brazilian national basketball team, Robertão competed the 1974 FIBA World Cup[2] and the 1978 FIBA World Cup.[3]
He won a gold medal at the 1971 Pan American Games, and a bronze medal at the 1975 Pan American Games. He also won gold medals at the 1971 FIBA South American Championship, and the 1973 FIBA South American Championship.
References
editExternal links
edit- FIBA Profile 1
- FIBA Profile 2
- Brazilian Basketball Federation Profile (in Portuguese)