Željko Jerkov
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| Born | November 6, 1953 Pula, PR Croatia, FPR Yugoslavia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Croatian | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Playing career | 1972–1984 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Center | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1972–1982 | Split | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1982–1983 | VL Pesaro | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1983–1984 | Treviso | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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
- 2× Yugoslav Cup Winner: (1974, 1977)
- 2× FIBA Korać Cup Champion: (1976, 1977)
- 3× FIBA European Selection: (1976, 1978, 1982)
- Yugoslav League Champion: (1977)
- FIBA Saporta Cup Champion: (1983)
References
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Željko Jerkov". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 10 July 2012.
External links
- FIBA Profile
- FIBA Europe Profile
- Italian League Profile (in Italian)
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