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.
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Born | May 05 1949 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Died | Sep 08 2021 Franca, Brazil | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nationality | Brazilian | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Listed height | 6 ft 6.75 in (2.00 m) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Position | Small forward | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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, COC/Ribeirão Preto, and Yara Clube.
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.
Brazil squad – 1971 Pan American Games – Gold medal | ||
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Brazil squad – 1978 FIBA World Championship – Bronze medal | ||
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