33 years without Fernando Martín
He won 4 Leagues, 3 King's Cups, 2 Cup Winners' Cups, 1 Korac, 1 Intercontinental Cup and 1 Spanish Super Cup with Real Madrid
It is 33 years since the passing of a Real Madrid basketball legend. It was on December 3rd, 1989 that Fernando Martín tragically died in a traffic accident. Real Madrid said farewell to one of its heroes at only 27 years old. The tragic event occurred while he was on his way to the Palacio de los Deportes to watch the game between Real Madrid and CAI Zaragoza.
Fernando Martín left his mark on the club and indeed on Spanish basketball due to his quality, bravery and personality. He won 4 Leagues, 1 Intercontinental Cup, 2 Cup Winners' Cups, 1 Korac Cup, 3 King's Cups and 1 Spanish Super Cup with us. Leader on the court and an idol for the fans; Real Madrid decided to retire the jersey with his number 10 as a tribute.
NBA
In addition to his career as a Madrid player, Fernando Martín takes pride of place in the history of Spanish sports, being the first Spanish player to play in the NBA in 1986. He was also part of the Spanish national team that won the silver medal at the 1984 Olympic Games. His record with the national team is topped off with a silver medal at the 1983 European Championships.
Fernando Martín left his mark on the club and indeed on Spanish basketball due to his quality, bravery and personality. He won 4 Leagues, 1 Intercontinental Cup, 2 Cup Winners' Cups, 1 Korac Cup, 3 King's Cups and 1 Spanish Super Cup with us. Leader on the court and an idol for the fans; Real Madrid decided to retire the jersey with his number 10 as a tribute.
NBA
In addition to his career as a Madrid player, Fernando Martín takes pride of place in the history of Spanish sports, being the first Spanish player to play in the NBA in 1986. He was also part of the Spanish national team that won the silver medal at the 1984 Olympic Games. His record with the national team is topped off with a silver medal at the 1983 European Championships.