Zoran Marojević facts for kids
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| Born | 27 April 1942 Mattuglie, Kingdom of Italy |
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| Nationality | Serbian | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 24 April 2019 (aged 76) Belgrade, Serbia |
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| Listed height | 2.04 m (6 ft 8+1⁄2 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1965–1972 | OKK Beograd | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1972–1973 | KK Željezničar Sarajevo | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Zoran Marojević (Serbian Cyrillic: Зоран Маројевић, Croatian: Zoran Maroević; 27 April 1942 – 24 April 2019) was a famous Serbian professional basketball player. He was known for playing as a forward. Zoran played for Yugoslavia in the 1968 Summer Olympics, where he won an Olympic medal.
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Who Was Zoran Marojević?
Zoran Marojević was born on April 27, 1942. He was a talented basketball player from Serbia. He played a position called "forward," which means he was good at scoring points and helping his team.
Zoran was 2.04 meters (about 6 feet 8 inches) tall. This height was a big advantage in basketball. He played for several teams during his career.
Playing Career Highlights
Zoran Marojević played for OKK Beograd from 1965 to 1972. This was a very important part of his career. Later, he also played for KK Željezničar Sarajevo in 1972 and 1973.
His skills on the court made him a key player. He helped his teams achieve great things.
Zoran's International Success
Zoran Marojević also played for his country, Yugoslavia. He represented Yugoslavia in major international competitions.
Olympic Games
One of his biggest achievements was at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. Zoran and his team won a silver medal in basketball. This was a huge honor for him and his country.
EuroBasket and Mediterranean Games
Zoran also won a silver medal at the 1969 EuroBasket competition in Italy. This showed he was one of the best players in Europe.
Before that, he won a gold medal at the 1967 Mediterranean Games in Tunisia. Winning gold is the highest achievement in sports.
Legacy
Zoran Marojević passed away on April 24, 2019. He is remembered as a great basketball player. His medals and contributions to the sport are part of his lasting legacy. He inspired many young athletes in Serbia and beyond.
