Age, Biography and Wiki
Wlamir Marques was born on 16 July, 1936 in São Vicente, Brazil, is a Brazilian basketball player and coach. Discover Wlamir Marques's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 87 years old?
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87 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
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16 July 1936 |
| Birthday |
16 July |
| Birthplace |
São Vicente, Brazil |
| Nationality |
Brazil
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He is a member of famous player with the age 87 years old group.
Wlamir Marques Height, Weight & Measurements
At 87 years old, Wlamir Marques height is 1.85 m and Weight 86 kg.
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1.85 m |
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86 kg |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Wlamir Marques Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Wlamir Marques worth at the age of 87 years old? Wlamir Marques’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from Brazil. We have estimated Wlamir Marques's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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player |
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Timeline
Wlamir Marques (born July 16, 1936), also known simply as Wlamir, is a Brazilian former basketball player and coach.
He also won silver medals at the 1954 FIBA World Championship and 1970 FIBA World Championship.
Marques played for the senior men's Brazilian national team, and with them he won the 1959 FIBA World Championship and the 1963 FIBA World Championship gold medals.
He is considered to be one of the best Brazilian basketball players of all time, and to have been one of the best players in the world during the 1960s.
Alongside fellow countrymen Amaury Pasos, Algodão, and Rosa Branca, he led the best basketball generation Brazil ever had.
At a height of 1.85 m (6'1") tall, he played at the small forward position. He was nicknamed "The Flying Saucer", and "The Blonde Devil".
Along with Kresimir Cosic, Marques is one of the top two medalists in FIBA World Cup history, having won 2 gold medals and 2 silver medals.
He won bronze medals at the 1960 Summer Olympic Games and the 1964 Summer Olympic Games, a silver medal at the 1963 Pan American Games, and bronze medals at the 1955 Pan American Games and 1959 Pan American Games.
After his basketball playing career ended, Marques worked as a head basketball coach.
He then worked as a sports commentator for basketball games on ESPN Brasil, and has been an active personality on the show called, "Brazilian Basketball Reborn", working as an important voice on TV and internet channels.
He was the MVP of the 1963 FIBA World Championship.
He won the Brazilian League in 1965, 1966, and 1969, with S.C. Corinthians.
He won the FIBA Intercontinental Cup's 1965 Test Cup championship, a game in which he scored 51 points.
He was named one of FIBA's 50 Greatest Players in 1991.
The Ginásio Poliesportivo Wlamir Marques arena is named after him, in his honor.
At the club level, Marques played as a junior with São Vicente, and at the senior level with XV de Novembro, S.C. Corinthians, and Tênis Clube Campinas.
