29 years without Raimundo Saporta
On February 2, 1997, a key figure in the history of Real Madrid passed away.
It has been 29 years since the passing of Raimundo Saporta. On February 2, 1997, Real Madrid bid farewell to a key figure in its history, who, alongside Santiago Bernabéu, played a pivotal role in developing the club into the best in the world. From 1952 to 1991, he was part of our organization, where he held the position of vice president and led the basketball section as its president. Due to his great contributions to the club, he was also named honorary president.
In addition to his achievements in building the madridista legend, Raimundo Saporta made significant contributions in other areas of Spanish sports, earning numerous honors, including the Gold Medal for Sporting Merit.
Basketball
His impact on this sport was immense. Before joining Real Madrid, he was part of the Spanish Basketball Federation and throughout his career, he held notable roles in the International Basketball Federation (FIBA). In his honor, the former European Cup Winners' Cup was renamed the Saporta Cup, and the basketball pavilion of the old Ciudad Deportiva bore his name. At the time of his passing, he was 70 years old.
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