Roberto José Corrêa

Roberto José Corrêa
Personal information
BornMay 05 1949
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
DiedSep 08 2021
Franca, Brazil
Listed height6 ft 6.75 in (2.00 m)
PositionSmall forward
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Representing  Brazil
Men's Basketball
FIBA World Cup
Bronze medal – third place 1978 Manila
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 1971 Colombia
Bronze medal – third place 1975 Mexico
FIBA South American Championship
Gold medal – first place 1971 Uruguay
Gold medal – first place 1973 Colombia

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.

Professional career

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.

National team career

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.

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