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Croatian basketball player
Željko Jerkov Born (1953-11-06 ) November 6, 1953 (age 68) Pula , PR Croatia , FPR Yugoslavia Nationality Croatian Listed height 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) Listed weight 210 lb (95 kg) Playing career 1972–1984 Position Center 1972–1982 Split 1982–1983 VL Pesaro 1983–1984 Treviso
As player:
Željko Jerkov (born 6 November 1953, in Pula ) is a former Croatian professional basketball player. At a height of 2.08 m (6'10") tall, and a weight of 95 kg (210 lbs.), he played at the center position.
Professional career [ ] Jerkov was a member of the FIBA European Selection , in 1976, 1978, and 1982.
Yugoslav national team [ ] Jerkov competed with the senior Yugoslav national basketball team at the 1976 Summer Olympics , where he won a silver medal, and at the 1980 Summer Olympics , where he won a gold medal.[1]
Awards and accomplishments [ ] Clubs [ ] References [ ] External links [ ]
Club honors and history
Preceded byBranko Grgić
President of Hajduk Split Succeeded byMate Peroš
LBA season blocked shots leaders
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