Kurt Bachmann (July 18, 1936 – August 29, 2014)[1] was a Filipino basketball player who competed in the 1960 Summer Olympics. Bachmann was born in Iloilo City.[2]
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| Born | July 18, 1936 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | August 29, 2014 (aged 78) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| College | De La Salle University | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 33 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bachmann led the De La Salle Green Archers to a juniors' National Collegiate Athletic Association (Philippines) (NCAA) championship in 1955, and a seniors' championship in 1956. He also played for YCO Painters, notably making the title-clinching jump-shot in 1960 Manila Industrial and Commercial Athletic Association championship.[3] Bachmann represented the Philippines in the 1959 FIBA World Championship, 1960 Summer Olympics, and the 1962 Asian Games.[1]
Bachmann, who has his #33 jersey retired by De La Salle University, died on August 29, 2014.[1] Dickie Bachmann, chairman of the Philippine Sports Commission since late 2022, is his son.[4]
References edit
- ^ a b c "La Salle legend Kurt Bachmann dies at 78". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. September 1, 2014. Retrieved September 1, 2014.
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Kurt Bachmann". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved May 24, 2012.
- ^ Henson, Joaquin M. "Bachmann on a roll". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
- ^ "Philippine basketball great Kurt Bachmann would have been proud to see Gilas on the world stage". Spin.ph. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
External links edit
- Kurt Bachmann at FIBA
- Kurt Bachmann at FIBA
- Kurt Bachmann at Basketball-Reference.com
- Kurt Bachmann at Olympedia
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