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Willi Daume

1913 – 1996

German basketball player

Basketball player Handball player Athletics competitor
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About Willi Daume

Lived 1913 – 1996 (aged 82). Willi Daume was a German basketball player, handball player, athletics competitor, entrepreneur, functionary and sport.

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Important facts

Born
24 May 1913, Hückeswagen
Birth century
20th century
Died
20 May 1996, Munich
Occupation
Basketball player, handball player, athletics competitor, entrepreneur, functionary, sport
Nationality
Germany
Awards
Bavarian Order of Merit; Order of Merit of Berlin; Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; Golden Honorary Ring of the City of Munich; Tie Man of the Year; Germany's Sports Hall of Fame; Gold Olympic Order

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Willi Daume?

German basketball player (1913–1996)

When was Willi Daume born?

Willi Daume was born on 24 May 1913 in Hückeswagen.

When did Willi Daume die?

Willi Daume died on 20 May 1996 in Munich.

What was Willi Daume's occupation?

Willi Daume was a basketball player, handball player, athletics competitor, entrepreneur, functionary and sport.

What nationality was Willi Daume?

Willi Daume was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Willi Daume

· Wikidata: Q102557

· DBpedia: Willi Daume

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