Kurt Bachmann
Kurt Bachmann (July 18, 1936 – August 29, 2014) was a Filipino basketball player who competed in the 1960 Summer Olympics. Bachmann was born in Iloilo City.
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| Born | July 18, 1936 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | August 29, 2014 (aged 78) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| College | De La Salle University | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 33 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bachmann led the De La Salle Green Archers to a juniors' National Collegiate Athletic Association (Philippines) (NCAA) championship in 1955, and a seniors' championship in 1956. He also played for YCO Painters, notably making the title-clinching jump-shot in 1960 Manila Industrial and Commercial Athletic Association championship. Bachmann represented the Philippines in the 1959 FIBA World Championship, 1960 Summer Olympics, and the 1962 Asian Games.
Bachmann, who has his #33 jersey retired by De La Salle University, died on August 29, 2014. Dickie Bachmann, chairman of the Philippine Sports Commission since late 2022, is his son.