About Leopoldo Contarbio
Lived 1929 – 1993 (aged 64). Leopoldo Contarbio was an Argentine basketball player.
Leopoldo ("Pichón") Contarbio (April 29, 1927 – August 24, 1993) was an Argentine basketball player who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics and in the 1952 Summer Olympics. He was born in Buenos Aires.
In 1948 he was a member of the Argentine basketball team, which finished fifteenth in the 1948 tournament. Four years later he was a member of the basketball team which finished fourth. He played all eight games in the 1952 tournament. His biggest success came when he won the world title at the first World Championship (1950) in his native Buenos Aires.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Leopoldo Contarbio?
Argentine basketball player (1929–1993)
When was Leopoldo Contarbio born?
Leopoldo Contarbio was born on 29 April 1929 in Buenos Aires.
When did Leopoldo Contarbio die?
Leopoldo Contarbio died on 24 August 1993.
What was Leopoldo Contarbio's occupation?
Leopoldo Contarbio was a basketball player.
What nationality was Leopoldo Contarbio?
Leopoldo Contarbio was Argentine.
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· Wikipedia: Leopoldo Contarbio
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Leopoldo Contarbio. https://biography.guide/leopoldo-contarbio/
MLA: "Leopoldo Contarbio." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/leopoldo-contarbio/.
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