About Algodão
Lived 1925 – 2001 (aged 76). Algodão was a Brazilian basketball player.
Zenny de Azevedo (1 March 1925 – 10 March 2001), commonly known as Algodão ("Cotton"), was a Brazilian basketball player, who competed for his native country in four consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1948. He won the bronze medal in 1948 and 1960 with the Brazilian basketball team. He was born in Rio de Janeiro.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Algodão?
Brazilian basketball player (1925–2001)
When was Algodão born?
Algodão was born on 1 March 1925 in Rio de Janeiro.
When did Algodão die?
Algodão died on 10 March 2001 in Rio de Janeiro.
What was Algodão's occupation?
Algodão was a basketball player.
What nationality was Algodão?
Algodão was Brazilian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Algodão. https://biography.guide/algodao/
MLA: "Algodão." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/algodao/.
Chicago: "Algodão." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/algodao/.
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