Mart Laga facts for kids
| Center | |
| Personal information | |
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| Born | 15 May 1936 Tartu, Estonia |
| Died | 27 November 1977 (aged 41) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 203 lb (92 kg) |
| Career information | |
| Pro career | 1952–1962 |
| Career history | |
| 1952–1957 | TRÜ |
| 1958–1960 | EPA |
| 1961–1962 | Tartu EMT |
| Medal record | ||
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| Men's Basketball | ||
Representing  Soviet Union |
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| EuroBasket | ||
| Gold | Bulgaria 1957 | USSR |
| Bronze | Hungary 1955 | USSR |
Mart Laga was a talented Estonian basketball player. He was born on May 15, 1936, and passed away on November 27, 1977. Mart Laga played for the Soviet Union national team. He won medals at the EuroBasket championships in 1955 and 1957.
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Mart Laga's Basketball Journey
Mart Laga started playing basketball in 1952. His first team was TRÜ, which is now known as Tartu Ülikool/Rock. He quickly became a skilled player.
In 1956, Mart Laga played for CSKA Moscow. This was a very strong team. With CSKA Moscow, he helped his team win a silver medal. This was in the Soviet Union League Championship.
Mart Laga's Amazing Achievements
Mart Laga had a successful career in basketball. He won important medals for his country and his club teams.
Winning Medals for His Country
Mart Laga played for the Soviet Union national team. He competed in the European Championships, also known as EuroBasket. These are big tournaments for national teams.
- In 1955, he won a bronze medal at EuroBasket 1955 in Hungary.
- In 1957, he won a gold medal at EuroBasket 1957 in Bulgaria.
Club Team Success
Mart Laga also helped his club teams win championships. He was a key player for them.
- He won the Estonian SSR Championship twice.
- His teams won this championship in 1956 and 1960.
