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 ft 10 in) tall, and a weight of 95 kg (209 lb), he played at the center position.
Professional career
[edit]Jerkov was a member of the FIBA European Selection, in 1976, 1978, and 1982.
Yugoslav national team
[edit]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
[edit]Clubs
[edit]- 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
[edit]- ^ 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
[edit]- FIBA Profile
- FIBA Europe Profile
- Italian League Profile (in Italian)
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