Olympedia – Jiří Zídek

Biographical information

Roles	Competed in Olympic Games
Sex	Male
Full name	Jiří•Zídek
Used name	Jiří•Zídek
Nick/petnames	Andrej
Born	8 February 1944 in Praha (Prague), Hlavní město Praha (CZE)
Died	21 May 2022 in Praha (Prague), Hlavní město Praha (CZE)
Measurements	206 cm / 100 kg
Affiliations	Slavia Praha, Praha (CZE)
NOC	Czechoslovakia
Nationality	Czechia

Biography

Jiří Zídek was one of the best basketball players to represent Czechoslovakia. During his career, Zidek played in 257 matches for Czechoslovakia, often finishing as the top scorer. He led the team that won the silver medal at the 1967 European Championship and the bronze medal at the 1969 European Championship. Zidek also played at two editions of the Basketball World Cup and at the 1972 München Olympics.

At club level, Zidek played for Slavia Prague during the 1960s and 1970s, leading the team to six titles in the Czechoslovak Basketball League. In 2001, Zidek was named as the best Czech basketball players of the 20th century, and in 2019 he became the first Czech player to be inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame.

Zídek is also the father of NBA player George Zidek.