Aleksei Tammiste

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Aleksei Tammiste
Personal information
Born (1946-07-29) July 29, 1946 (age 78)
Türi, Estonia
Listed height186 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Career information
Playing career1963–1984
Positionguard
Career history
1963–1965Tartu EMT
1965–1968 Kalev
1968–1977 TRÜ
1977–1984Harju KEK
Aleksei Tammiste
Medal record
Men's Basketball
Representing Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
EuroBasket
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg West Germany 1971 USSR

Aleksei Tammiste (born July 29, 1946) is a retired Estonian professional basketball player, [1] who competed for the Soviet Union. He won a gold medal at the 1971 EuroBasket Championship held in West Germany. During his career Tammiste won 10 Estonian league titles, the most domestic titles won by and Estonian basketball player. Elected to the Hall of fame of Estonian basketball in 2010. [2]

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References

  1. "Aleksei Tammiste". Archived from the original on 2010-06-08. Retrieved 2011-01-31.
  2. Eesti korvpall 100 - Kuulsuste Hall - Aleksei Tammiste
  3. "Aleksei Tammiste

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