Josep Maria Margall

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Josep Maria Margall
T-shirts withdrawn from Joventut de Badalalona by JM Margall (7), Jordi Villacampa (8) and Rafael Jofresa (5) at the Olympic Pavilion in Badalona
Personal information
Born (1955-03-17) 17 March 1955 (age 69)
Calella, Catalonia, Spain
NationalitySpanish
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Career information
NBA draft1977: undrafted
Playing career1972–1993
PositionSmall forward
Number7
Career history
1972–1990Joventut Badalona
1990–1991Girona
1991–1993Andorra
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Representing  Spain
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1984 Los Angeles Team
EuroBasket
Silver medal – second place 1983 France Team
European Championship for Juniors
Silver medal – second place 1974 France Team

Josep Maria Margall i Tauler (Catalan pronunciation: [ʒuˈzɛb məˈɾi.ə məɾˈɣaʎ]; born 17 March 1955 in Calella, Catalonia, Spain) is a retired Spanish professional basketball player. Standing at 1.98 m (6'6"), he played at the small forward position.

Professional career[edit]

Margall's number 7 jersey was retired by Joventut Badalona.

Spain national team[edit]

Margall earned 187 times with the senior Spain national basketball team.

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