Roberto José Corrêa

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Roberto José Corrêa
Personal information
Born (1949-05-05) 5 May 1949 (age 72)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
NationalityBrazilian
Listed height6 ft 6.75 in (2.00 m)
PositionSmall forward
Career highlights and awards
  • 3× South American Club champion
  • 5× Brazilian champion (1971, 1974, 1975, 1980, 1981 (II))
  • 5× São Paulo State champion
Medals
Representing  Brazil
Men's Basketball
FIBA World Cup
Bronze medal – third place 1978 Manila
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 1971 Colombia
Bronze medal – third place 1975 Mexico
FIBA South American Championship
Gold medal – first place 1971 Uruguay
Gold medal – first place 1973 Colombia

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 playing career[]

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, , and Yara Clube.

National team playing career[]

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[]

  1. ^ Seleções Robertão (in Portuguese).
  2. ^ Roberto CORREA (BRA).
  3. ^ Roberto Jose CORREA (BRA).

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