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Dino Meneghin

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. He dominated Italy's top division, playing in a record 836 games. A four-time Olympian, Meneghin led his Italian Club teams to a record seven Cup of Cup championships in 12 finals appearances, and 12 national titles. He won two Cup of Cup championships and four Intercontinental Cup titles. Meneghin holds the distinction of winning four championships - national playoffs, Italy Cup, European, and Intercontinental Cup - all in the same year, in 1970, 1973, and 1987. Meneghin Italian teams finished fourth in the World Championships in 1970 and 1978.

Enshrined

2003

Born

January 18, 1950 Alano di Piave, Veneto IT

Professional Career

Ignis Varese Olimpia Milano Pallacanestro Trieste

Career Stats

7x EUROLEAGUE CHAMPION
3x EUROPEAN PLAYER
OF THE YEAR
2x MR. EUROPA AWARD