Stanislav Kropilák
 Kropilák (#8 in white), at the 1980 Summer Olympics, versus the USSR. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 10 June 1955 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 14 October 2022 (aged 67) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Slovak | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Playing career | 1972–1996 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Power forward / center | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1972–1975 | Slavia SVST Bratislava | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 1975–1983 | Inter Bratislava | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 1983–1984 | RH Pardubice | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 1984–1985 | Inter Bratislava | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 1985–1989 | CEP Fleurus | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 1989–1990 | Spirou Monceau | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 1990–1992 | Amicale Steinsel | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 1992–1994 | Avenire Namur Basket | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 1994–1996 | Spirou Basket Gilly | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Stanislav Kropilák (10 June 1955 – 14 October 2022) was a Slovak basketball player. At a height of 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m), he was a power forward-center. He is considered to be one of the best European players of his generation. Kropilák was named one of FIBA's 50 Greatest Players in 1991. His nickname as a player was Kily.[1]
Professional career
[edit]In his club career, Kropilák won five Czechoslovak Basketball League championships (1979, 1980, 1983, 1984, 1985). He was named to the Czechoslovak League All-Star Five ten times (1976–1985). He was also named to the FIBA European Selection four times (twice in 1981, 1982, 1987).
National team career
[edit]Kropilák competed for Czechoslovakia at the 1976 Summer Olympics and 1980 Summer Olympics.[1] He helped to lead the senior Czechoslovak national team to a silver medal at the 1985 EuroBasket, and to bronze medals at the 1977 EuroBasket and the 1981 EuroBasket. He was also named to the 1983 EuroBasket's All-Tournament Team.
Personal life and death
[edit]Kropilák died on 14 October 2022, at the age of 67.[2]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Stano Kropilák". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 3 December 2016.
Full name: Stanislav "Stano" Kropilák. Nickname(s): Kily
- ^ "Slovak legend Stanislav Kropilák passes away at age 67". fiba.basketball. Retrieved 31 October 2022.
