Željko Jerkov
Croatian basketball player
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Željko Jerkov (born 6 November 1953, in Pula) is a former Croatian professional basketball player. At a height of 2.08 m (6 ft 10 in) tall, and a weight of 95 kg (209 lb), he played at the center position.
BornNovember 6, 1953
NationalityCroatian
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 6, 1953 |
| Nationality | Croatian |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 1972–1984 |
| Position | Center |
| Career history | |
| 1972–1982 | Split |
| 1982–1983 | VL Pesaro |
| 1983–1984 | Treviso |
| Career highlights | |
As player:
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Professional career
Jerkov was a member of the FIBA European Selection, in 1976, 1978, and 1982.
National team career
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
- 2× Yugoslav Cup Winner: (1974, 1977)
- 2× FIBA Korać Cup Champion: (1976, 1977)
- 3× FIBA European Selection: (1976, 1978, 1982)
- Yugoslav League Champion: (1977)
- FIBA Saporta Cup Champion: (1983)