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James Forbes
American basketball player (1952-2022) · United States · On the map · Basketball Players · Died at 69
James Ricardo Forbes was an American basketball player. His college career at the University of Texas at El Paso was crowned by his participation at the 1972 Olympics as a member of the youngest-ever U.S. team.
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Career 1
ClubYearsMatchesGoals
UTEP Miners men's basketball1971-1974
About this person
Forbes played in the highly controversial 1972 Olympic Men's Basketball Final, which ended in a loss for his team. Protesting refereeing in that match, he and the rest of the team have never accepted the silver medal.
Country
United States
Category
Basketball Players
Type
Basketball Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1952 to 2022 · aged 69
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