Rafael Rullán facts for kids
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| Born | 8 January 1952 Palma de Mallorca, Spain |
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| Died | 4 May 2025 (aged 73) Madrid, Spain |
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| Listed height | 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) | |||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 236 lb (107 kg) | |||||||||||||
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| Pro career | 1969–1988 | |||||||||||||
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| 1969–1987 | Real Madrid | |||||||||||||
| 1987–1988 | Collado Villalba | |||||||||||||
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Rafael Rullán Ribera (born January 8, 1952 – died May 4, 2025) was a famous Spanish professional basketball player. He was a very skilled center. He could also play as a power forward. Rafael Rullán was one of the biggest stars for Real Madrid. He played for them throughout the 1970s and 1980s.
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Playing for Clubs
Rafael Rullán was a key player for Real Madrid. He helped them win many important titles.
EuroLeague Success
Real Madrid won three EuroLeague championships with Rullán. These wins happened in 1974, 1978, and 1980. He also helped them win the FIBA Saporta Cup in 1984. In the 1980 EuroLeague Final, he played amazingly. He scored 27 points against Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Spanish League and Cup Wins
During his 18 seasons with Real Madrid, Rullán won many titles. He won the Spanish League championship 14 times. He also won the Spanish King's Cup 9 times.
Playing for Spain
Rullán also played for the senior Spain men's national basketball team. He played in 161 games for his country. He helped Spain win a silver medal at the EuroBasket 1973 tournament.
His Passing
Rafael Rullán passed away on May 4, 2025. He was 73 years old.
More Information
- FIBA Player Profile
- FIBA Europe Profile
- The Legend, Real Madrid: Rafael Rullan
- Real Madrid Legend Profile
- Spanish League Profile
See also
In Spanish: Rafael Rullán para niños
