RTV 1879 Basel

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RTV 1879 Basel
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Full nameRealschüler-Turnverein 1879 Basel
Short nameRTV
Founded1879;145 years ago (1879)
ArenaBasel Rankhof
Capacity1,500
Head coach Ike Cotrina
League Quickline Handball League
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RTV 1879 Basel is a Swiss handball team located in Basel. Their home matches are played at the Sportzentrum Rankhof.

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