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Dino Meneghin, universally recognised as the greatest Italian player in basketball history, was born on this day in 1950 in Alano di Piave, a village in the Veneto. The first Italian and only the second European player to be drafted by a National Basketball Association team when he was picked by the Atlanta Hawks in 1970, Meneghin enjoyed a ...
Ibn Notes: In 1970, Meneghin became the first foreign player to ever be drafted by an NBA team In 1970, Dino was drafted by the Atlanta Hawks. In Meneghin’s 20 seasons in the Italian league, Dino lead his teams to an amazing twelve Italian Basketball League Championships (1969-74, 1977-78, 1982, 1985-87, 1989) and finished second place in ...
A 2.06 m (6 ft 9 in) tall center, Meneghin was born in Alano di Piave, Veneto (northeast Italy). On 20 November 1966, when he was 16 years old, he played in his first game in the Italian League, with Ignis Varese. He played the last game of his career at the age of 45. Quick Facts Personal information, Born ... Dino Meneghin.
6-9, 240lb (206cm, 108kg) Born: January 18, 1950 in Alano Di Piave, Italy. Draft: Atlanta Hawks, 11th round (12th pick, 182nd overall), 1970 NBA Draft. Career Length: Rookie. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. and get scores, news and notes in your inbox every day.
- Alano Di Piave, Italy
- January 18, 1950
Dino Meneghin possessed all the qualities needed to make him a star in his native Italy. He was big and strong, knew how to play both inside and outside, and was blessed with a knowledge of basketball's intricacies that was highly advanced. Meneghin began his celebrated international career at age 16 and did not retire until age 44.
Dino Meneghin was a basketball player born on January 18, 1950 in Alano Di Piave. His height was six foot eight (2m04 / 6-8). He was a center who played his last game on April 24, 1994 with EA7 Emporio Armani Milan in Italy - LBA Serie A Playoffs.
FIBA Hall of Famers - Dino Meneghin - FIBA.basketball. Born on January 18, 1950, in Alano di Piave, Italy. If you want to see the content, you need to accept (Targeting Cookies) 7 times Champion of the European Cup for Men's Champion Clubs (current Euroleague): 1970,1972,1973,1975,1976,1987 and 1988. 2 times Champion of the European Cup Winner ...
