Kazys Petkevičius facts for kids
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| Born | 1 January 1926 Steigviliai, Lithuania |
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| Died | 14 October 2008 (aged 82) Kaunas, Lithuania |
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Kazys Petkevičius was a famous basketball player from Lithuania. He was born on January 1, 1926, and passed away on October 14, 2008. He became well-known for playing for the Soviet Union's national basketball team.
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Kazys Petkevičius: Basketball Star
Kazys Petkevičius was a talented basketball player from Lithuania. He played for the Soviet Union's national team in two Olympic Games. He won silver medals at both the 1952 Helsinki Olympics and the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. He also won gold medals at the European Championships.
Early Life and Education
Kazys Petkevičius was born in Steigviliai, Lithuania. He loved basketball from a young age. He studied at the State Institute of Physical Education. This school is now known as the Lithuanian Sports University. He graduated from there in 1949. After that, he continued his studies in Leningrad.
Playing Career
Petkevičius played for some big basketball teams. He started his career playing for Žalgiris in Kaunas, Lithuania. Later, he moved to play for Spartak Leningrad in Russia. His time with the Soviet Union's national team was very successful. He helped them win two silver medals at the Olympics. He also won two gold medals and one bronze medal at the European Championships.
Coaching and Later Life
Even after his playing days, Kazys Petkevičius stayed involved in basketball. He worked as an assistant coach for a Lithuanian basketball club. This club was called Žalgiris-Arvydas Sabonis school. He continued coaching until the end of his life. He helped train new generations of basketball players.
