Personal information | |
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Born | Haarlem, Netherlands | 18 April 1952
Nationality | Dutch |
Listed height | 2.04 m (6 ft 8 in) |
Career information | |
Playing career | 1969–1986 |
Position | Shooting guard / small forward |
Number | 12 |
Career history | |
1969–1975 | Flamingo's Haarlem |
1975–1985 | EBBC Den Bosch |
1985–1986 | Virtus Werkendam |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Kees Akerboom Sr. (born 18 April 1952) is a retired Dutch basketball player. Akerboom is the father of Kees Akerboom Jr., who also played as a professional basketball player in the Eredivisie. [1] He was a 2.04 m tall shooting guard. [2]
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