Guilherme Pinto Basto
Guilherme Ferreira Pinto Basto (1 February 1864 – 26 July 1957) was a Portuguese all-round sportsman and entrepreneur. He is considered to have been the pioneer of both football and tennis in Portugal, playing in the first recorded football match and winning the national tennis championships on nine occasions.
Guilherme Pinto Basto | |
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| Born | Guilherme Ferreira Pinto Basto 1 February 1864 Lisbon, Portugal |
| Died | 26 July 1957 (aged 93) Lisbon |
| Nationality | Portuguese |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Known for | Introducing association football and tennis to Portugal; sports administration |
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