Kurt Bachmann

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameKurt•Bachmann
Used nameKurt•Bachmann
Nick/petnamesMr. Hookshot
Born18 July 1936 in Iloilo City, Iloilo (PHI)
Died29 August 2014 in Manila, Manila (PHI)
Measurements193 cm / 77 kg
AffiliationsDe La Salle/YCO
NOC Philippines

Biography

Kurt Bachmann played basketball at De La Salle University in the Philippines, leading them to the 1956 national collegiate championship. He represented the Philippines at the 1959 FIBA World Championship and the 1960 Summer Olympics, and was on the gold medal winning teams at the 1958 and 1962 Asian Games. His #33 collegiate jersey is one of only four retired by De La Salle.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1960 Summer Olympics Basketball (Basketball) PHI Kurt Bachmann
Basketball, Men (Olympic) Philippines 11

Special Notes