Paul Van Roy facts for kids
Paul Van Roy (born in 1931 or 1932 – died in July 2020) was a talented Belgian basketball player. He was also a well-known journalist. Paul was born in a town called Niel, in Belgium.
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Paul Van Roy: A Belgian Sports and News Star
Paul Van Roy was famous for two main things: playing basketball and writing news.
Basketball Achievements
Paul Van Roy played for the Belgium men's national basketball team. This means he was one of the best basketball players in Belgium! He once scored an amazing 75 points in just one game. That's a lot of points for a single player!
A Long Career in Journalism
After his basketball days, Paul Van Roy became a journalist. For more than 50 years, he worked as a local news and sports reporter. He wrote many articles for a newspaper called Gazet van Antwerpen. He kept writing stories for the news agency right up until he passed away.
Paul Van Roy's Passing
Paul Van Roy died in July 2020. He was 88 years old. His death was announced on July 24, 2020.
