Željko Jerkov
Croatian basketball player
Željko Jerkov (born 6 November 1953, in Pula) is a former Croatian professional basketball player. At a height of 2.08 m (6 ft 10 in) tall, and a weight of 95 kg (209 lb), he played at the center position.
Professional career
Jerkov was a member of the FIBA European Selection, in 1976, 1978, and 1982.
National team career
Jerkov competed with the senior Yugoslav national basketball team at the 1976 Summer Olympics, where he won a silver medal, and at the 1980 Summer Olympics, where he won a gold medal.
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