Wlamir Marques, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Wlamir Marques

basketball player

Date of Birth: 16-Jul-1937

Place of Birth: São Vicente, São Paulo, Brazil

Profession: journalist, basketball player, basketball coach

Nationality: Brazil

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Wlamir Marques, also commonly known simply as Wlamir (born July 16, 1937 in São Vicente, Brazil) is a retired Brazilian basketball player and basketball coach.
Marques is considered to be one of the best Brazilian basketball players of all time, and to have been one of the best players in the world during the nineteen-sixties (except for United States players).
Alongside fellow countrymen Amaury Pasos, Algodão, and Rosa Branca, he led the best basketball generation Brazil ever had.
At a height of 1.85 m (6'1") tall, he played at the small forward position.
He was nicknamed "The Flying Saucer", and "The Blonde Devil". Along with Kresimir Cosic, Marques is one of the top two medalists in FIBA World Cup history, having won 2 gold medals and 2 silver medals.
He was named one of FIBA's 50 Greatest Players in 1991.
The Ginásio Poliesportivo Wlamir Marques arena is named after him, in his honor.