Personal information | |
---|---|
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 |
Career highlights and awards | |
| |
Medals |
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.
Professional career
[edit]During 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
[edit]With 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
[edit]External links
[edit]- FIBA Profile 1
- FIBA Profile 2
- Brazilian Basketball Federation Profile (in Portuguese)