Kostas Tsartsaris
Basketball player and Olympian
A professional basketball player from Greece, prominent in the early 2000s. Played primarily as a power forward, contributing to several teams in the Greek League and the EuroLeague. Achieved notable success with Panathinaikos, helping the team secure multiple Greek championships and the EuroLeague title in 2007. Also represented Greece in international competitions, including the 2006 FIBA World Championship and the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Won EuroLeague with Panathinaikos in 2007
Secured multiple Greek League titles
Competed in 2006 FIBA World Championship
Represented Greece at the 2008 Olympics
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Born
October 17th, 1946 79 years ago
Died
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Born
October 17th, 1949 76 years ago
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Born
October 17th, 1949 76 years ago
Died
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adviser to the King of Morocco
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October 17th, 1947 78 years ago
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Born
October 17th, 1947 78 years ago
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Born
October 17th, 1950 75 years ago
Died
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