Jef Eygel

Jozef "Jef" Fidelo Eygel (5 March 1933 in Antwerp – 3 April 2005) was a Belgian professional basketball player. At a height of 1.84 m (6'0 14") tall, he played at the point guard position.

Jef Eygel
Personal information
Born(1933-03-05)5 March 1933
Antwerp, Belgium
Died3 April 2005(2005-04-03) (aged 72)
Antwerp, Belgium
NationalityBelgian
Listed height6 ft 0.25 in (1.84 m)
Listed weight175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
Playing career1950–1970
PositionPoint guard
Career history
1950–1968Antwerpse
1969–1970Racing Mechelen
Career highlights and awards
  • FIBA European Selection (1964)
  • 7× Belgian League champion (1956, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964)
  • Belgian Cup winner (1961, 1970)
  • Belgian Player of the Year (1959, 1961, 1963, 1964)

Professional career

Eygel was a member of the FIBA European Selection, in 1964. He was a four-time Belgian Player of the Year (1959, 1961, 1963, 1964).

National team career

Eygel was a member of the senior Belgian national basketball team. He competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics. He played in all three of Belgium's games during the Olympic tournament.[1]

Awards and accomplishments

  • 7× Belgian League Champion: (1956, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964)
  • Belgian Player of the Year: (1959, 1961, 1963, 1964)
  • Belgian Cup Winner: (1961, 1970)
  • FIBA European Selection: (1964)
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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Jef Eygel Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
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