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FERNANDES, DE ROCCO BALAS CEBEDÊ ALBUM BASKETBALL OLYMPIC TEAM CARDS (BRAZIL)
The Balas Cebedê was a multi-sport album that contained 332 cards. The majority were dedicated to soccer and the great players throughout Brazilian history up until that point, but 2nd half of the album was dedicated to a variety of mostly Olympic sports. There were 11 basketball cards that featured the Brazilian Olympic basketball team from 1948. Notable players include Alfredo da Motta and Zenny "Algodão" de Azevedo, two of the best Brazilian players of the era.
Measurements: 1.375” x 1.875”
1952
