 Pieri, in 1967. | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 February 1937 (age 87) Trieste, Italy |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 1950–1970 |
| Position | Point guard |
| Career history | |
| 1950–1955 | Trieste |
| 1955–1968 | Olimpia Milano |
| 1968–1970 | UG Goriziana |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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