Željko Jerkov

Željko Jerkov (born 6 November 1953, in Pula) is a former Croatian professional basketball player. At a height of 2.08 m (6'10") tall, and a weight of 95 kg (210 lbs.), he played at the center position.

Željko Jerkov
Personal information
Born (1953-11-06) November 6, 1953 (age 70)
Pula, PR Croatia, FPR Yugoslavia
NationalityCroatian
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
Playing career1972–1984
PositionCenter
Career history
1972–1982Split
1982–1983VL Pesaro
1983–1984Treviso
Career highlights and awards
As player:
Medals
Men's Basketball
Representing  Yugoslavia
Summer Olympics
Gold medal – first place 1980 MoscowTeam
Silver medal – second place 1976 MontrealTeam
FIBA World Cup
Bronze medal – third place 1982 ColombiaTeam
Gold medal – first place 1978 PhilippinesTeam
Silver medal – second place 1974 Puerto RicoTeam
EuroBasket
Bronze medal – third place 1979 ItalyTeam
Gold medal – first place 1977 BelgiumTeam
Gold medal – first place 1975 YugoslaviaTeam
Gold medal – first place 1973 SpainTeam
European Championship for Juniors
Gold medal – first place1972 YugoslaviaTeam

Professional career

Jerkov was a member of the FIBA European Selection, in 1976, 1978, and 1982.

Yugoslav national team

Jerkov competed with the senior Yugoslav national basketball team at the 1976 Summer Olympics, where he won a silver medal, and at the 1980 Summer Olympics, where he won a gold medal.[1]

Awards and accomplishments

Clubs

References

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