 Zilverberg in 1968 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Hubertus Zilverberg |
| Born | 13 January 1939 Goirle, the Netherlands |
| Team information | |
| Discipline | Road |
| Role | Rider |
| Major wins | |
| 1 stage 1962 Tour de France 1 stage 1962 Giro d'Italia | |
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