Jon Arrinda, founder and first president of Bilbao Basket, dies
Euskaraz irakurri: Jon Arrinda Bilbao Basketeko sortzaile eta aurreneko presidenta zendu da
Jon Arrinda, founder and first president in the history of Bilbao Basket, has died at the age of 91as reported this Friday by the Biscayan club.
Jon Arrinda was also president, in the 1980s, of Caja Bilbao, which also competed for several seasons in the highest category of Spanish basketball. In 2000, he founded Bilbao Basket, which achieved its first promotion to the ACB in 2004; The Bilbao team has played in the top category uninterruptedly since then, except for the 2018-19 campaign.
His son, Gorka Arrinda, led Bilbao Basket for several years, after taking over from his father.
Today Jon Arrinda, Founder and first President of Bilbao Basket, left us. A fundamental person for there to be basketball in Bilbao. From the club, we want to send our most sincere condolences to his family and loved ones. Goian bego pic.twitter.com/s2XpTMzfOF
— Surne Bilbao Basket ¿ (@bilbaobasket) May 24, 2024
Source: Eitb
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