Carlos Cerutti
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February 12, 1969 Morteros, Córdoba Province, Argentina |
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| Died | May 3, 1990 (aged 21) Córdoba,Córdoba Province, Argentina |
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| Nationality | Argentine | ||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) | ||||||||||||
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| Playing career | 1985–1990 | ||||||||||||
| Position | Center | ||||||||||||
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| 1985–90 | Atenas (Argentina) | ||||||||||||
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Carlos Alberto Cerutti (Morteros, February 12, 1969 – Córdoba, May 3, 1990) was an Argentine basketball player. A 2.04 m (6 ft 8 1⁄2 in)center, Cerutti was three times Argentine league champion with Atenas (in 1987, 1988 and 1990). He was selected as the league's finals Most Valuable Player in 1988, and also participated in the all-star games of 1989 and 1990.
Cerutti also represented the Argentine national team. He won the 1987 South American Championship and the 1988 Youth South American Championship with his country.
Cerutti had a serious car accident on April 21, 1990. He was admitted to a hospital at Córdoba City, where died on May 3, 1990, aged 21.
Atenas stadium was named Polideportivo Municipal Carlos Cerutti in his honour.
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