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| Born | November 2, 1945 Korinthos, Greece | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | March 2, 2013 (aged 67) Greece | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Greek | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 6.75 in (2.00 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Playing career | 1960–1972 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Shooting guard / small forward / power forward | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1960–1965 | Sporting | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1965–1972 | Panathinaikos | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Giorgos Kolokithas (alternate spelling: Georgios and Kolokythas; Greek: Γεώργιος (Γιώργος) Κολοκυθάς; November 2, 1945 – March 2, 2013[1]) was a Greek professional basketball player. He is considered to have been one of the best scorers and players in Greek basketball history,[2] and as a player, he had the nickname of "Basket Machine". He was a member of the FIBA European Selection team in 1970. Kolokithas was named one of FIBA's 50 Greatest Players in 1991.
- ^ Greek basketball is mourning the death of legend Kolokithas, article on Euroleague.net, March 02, 2013.
- ^ Sport24.gr "'Εφυγε" από την ζωή ο Γιώργος Κολοκυθάς (in Greek).