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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 31 January 1939 Scheulder , Eijsden-Margraten, Netherlands |
| Team information | |
| Current team | Retired |
| Discipline |
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| Role | Rider |
| Professional teams | |
| 1963–1964 | Wiel's–Groene Leeuw |
| 1964–1967 | Televizier |
| 1968–1971 | Caballero–Wielersport |
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