Bráz

Basketball player (1920-1996)

PersonDied aged 75humanQ2437792

Also known as Braz

Born: November 25, 1920
Died: September 11, 1996
Birthplace: São Paulo
Citizenship: Brazil
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1.Stated in FIBA databaseRetrieved 2025-06-05
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Occupation: basketball player
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1.Stated in Basketball ReferenceRetrieved 2022-04-23
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Languages spoken, written or signed: Portuguese

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João Francisco Bráz, commonly known simply as Bráz, was a Brazilian basketball player. Born in São Paulo, at his Olympic debut he won the bronze medal with Brazilian basketball team under the guidance of head coach Moacyr Daiuto.

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Sex or gender: male
Sport: basketball
Given name: João
Participant in: 1952 Summer Olympics
1948 Summer Olympics
Member of sports team: Basquetebol do Esporte Clube Pinheiros
Position played on team / speciality: small forward
Country for sport: Brazil
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1.Stated in FIBA databaseRetrieved 2025-06-05
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