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Jean Perniceni

1930 – 2010

French basketball player and coach

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Lived 1930 – 2010 (aged 80). Jean Perniceni was a French basketball player and basketball coach.

Jean Perniceni was a French professional basketball player and coach. Jean Perniceni was born in Bagnolet, Seine-Saint-Denis. He played as a shooting guard-small forward (swingman). He was inducted into the French Basketball Hall of Fame, in 2009.

Club playing career Perniceni played with various French clubs, from 1947 to 1960. He won 4 French League championships (1953, 1954, 1958, 1960), and two French Cups (1958, 1959). Between those, he played for Racing Club de France from 1953 to 1954 as well as AS Monaco Basket and Caen Basket Calvados. In 1952 he participated in Helsinki Summer Olympics.

Club coaching career In 1958, Perniceni became the head coach of Charleville-Mézières. He retired in 1967.

Death Perniceni died in June 2010.

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Important facts

Born
5 April 1930, 20th arrondissement of Paris
Birth century
20th century
Died
9 June 2010, 14th arrondissement of Paris
Occupation
Basketball player, basketball coach
Nationality
France
Awards
French Basketball Academy; French Basketball Cup; LNB Pro A

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jean Perniceni?

French basketball player and coach (1930–2010)

When was Jean Perniceni born?

Jean Perniceni was born on 5 April 1930 in 20th arrondissement of Paris.

When did Jean Perniceni die?

Jean Perniceni died on 9 June 2010 in 14th arrondissement of Paris.

What was Jean Perniceni's occupation?

Jean Perniceni was a basketball player and basketball coach.

What nationality was Jean Perniceni?

Jean Perniceni was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jean Perniceni

· Wikidata: Q3173906

· DBpedia: Jean Perniceni

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