Kurt Bachmann (basketball)

Kurt Bachmann
Personal information
Born(1936-07-18)July 18, 1936
Iloilo City, Philippines
DiedAugust 29, 2014(2014-08-29) (aged 78)
Career information
High schoolDe La Salle (Manila)
CollegeDe La Salle
Number33
Career history
YCO Painters
Ysmael Steel Admirals
Career highlights
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Philippines
Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 1958 Tokyo Team
Gold medal – first place 1962 Jakarta Team
FIBA Asia Cup
Gold medal – first place 1960 Manila Team

Kurt Bachmann (July 18, 1936 – August 29, 2014)[1] was a Filipino basketball player who competed in the 1960 Summer Olympics. Bachmann was born in Iloilo City,[2] and is of German descent.[3]

Bachmann led the De La Salle Rangers to a juniors' (high school) National Collegiate Athletic Association (Philippines) (NCAA) championship in 1955, and the De La Salle Green Archers to a seniors' (collegiate) championship in 1956. He also played for YCO Painters, notably making the title-clinching jump-shot in 1960 Manila Industrial and Commercial Athletic Association championship.[3] Bachmann represented the Philippines in the 1959 FIBA World Championship, 1960 Summer Olympics, and the 1962 Asian Games.[1]

Bachmann, who has his #33 jersey retired by De La Salle University, died on August 29, 2014.[1] Dickie Bachmann, chairman of the Philippine Sports Commission, is his son.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b c "La Salle legend Kurt Bachmann dies at 78". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. September 1, 2014. Archived from the original on May 4, 2015. Retrieved September 1, 2014.
  2. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Kurt Bachmann". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved May 24, 2012.
  3. ^ a b Henson, Joaquin M. "Bachmann on a roll". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
  4. ^ "Philippine basketball great Kurt Bachmann would have been proud to see Gilas on the world stage". Spin.ph. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
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