Dino Zucchi
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Dino•Zucchi |
| Used name | Dino•Zucchi |
| Born | 5 December 1927 in Bastiglia, Modena (ITA) |
| Died | 11 October 2011 in Bologna, Bologna (ITA) |
| Measurements | 192 cm |
| Affiliations | Virtus Bologna, Bologna (ITA) |
| NOC |  Italy |
Biography
Dino Zucchi was one of best players for Virtus Bologna in the 1950s. He played for them from 1948-53, alongside his older brother Dario, and they won the Italian title in the 1948/49 season. Dino made his international début at Genova in friendly against France in March 1951, and went on to play in the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, where Italy was eliminated in the final match of the qualification round. Zucchi won only five international caps, and scored 16 points.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 Summer Olympics | Basketball (Basketball) | ITA |
Dino Zucchi | |||
| Basketball, Men (Olympic) | Italy | =17 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Mediterranean Games (0–0–1 1951 Al-Iskanderiya BAS bronze)
Errata
Date of death earlier reported incorrectly as 11 November 2011.