About Ruy de Freitas
Lived 1916 – 2012 (aged 95). Ruy de Freitas was a Brazilian basketball player and basketball coach.
Ruy de Freitas (24 August 1916 – 2 August 2012), also commonly known as Tio Ruy, was a Brazilian professional basketball player and coach, who competed in two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1948. He was born in Macaé. At his first appearance in London he won the bronze medal with the Brazilian basketball team under the guidance of head coach Moacyr Daiuto.
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Who was Ruy de Freitas?
Brazilian basketball player (1916–2012)
When was Ruy de Freitas born?
Ruy de Freitas was born on 24 August 1916 in Macaé.
When did Ruy de Freitas die?
Ruy de Freitas died on 2 August 2012 in Rio de Janeiro.
What was Ruy de Freitas's occupation?
Ruy de Freitas was a basketball player and basketball coach.
What nationality was Ruy de Freitas?
Ruy de Freitas was Brazilian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ruy de Freitas. https://biography.guide/ruy-de-freitas/
MLA: "Ruy de Freitas." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ruy-de-freitas/.
Chicago: "Ruy de Freitas." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ruy-de-freitas/.
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