Jorge “Yuyo” Ginobilifather of Emanuel, legend of basketball Argentina and one of the biggest references of the activity in White Baypassed away this Friday after a long illness, confirmed today the official account of the Bahiense Basketball Association.
“We deeply regret the death of Jorge “Yuyo” Ginóbili. An unavoidable benchmark for Bahiense del Norte. The cornerstone of his creation as an institution, player, coach, leader and friend. Our condolences to his family, friends and relatives. RIP”, was the message posted on social media.
“Yuyo” Ginóbili died at the age of 81 and left a huge legacy in basketball in Bahía Blanca, the hometown of Manu and his brothers Leandro and Sebastián.
In turn, he was a decisive figure in the career of the former San Antonio Spurs star and the Argentine national team, who remembered him the day he entered the NBA Hall of Fame, in September of last year.
“Dad: how I would have liked you to be here, that you could understand what is happening today. My first faithful and greatest follower, I miss you a lot, old man, I miss you,” Manu said, emotional, while his father watched him from Bahía Blanca , unable to travel due to his illness.
The Argentine Basketball Confederation (CAB) spoke via Twitter about the death of Manu’s father: “Pain and great sadness for the death of Jorge “Yuyo” Ginóbili, former player and historic leader of Bahiense del Norte. From the CAB we express our condolences and we send our condolences to the Ginóbili family, especially Emanuel, Sebastián and Leandro, at this difficult time.”
Source: Ambito
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