Juan "Pachín" Vicens died today at 75 due to renal problems.
He was named the best player in the world in 1959 (after the WC in Chile) and was the first Puerto Rican player to achieve 5.000 points. In the 1964 Tokio Olympics he lead Puerto Rico to the 4th place, their best so far in the Games.
He was named the best player in the world in 1959 (after the WC in Chile) and was the first Puerto Rican player to achieve 5.000 points. In the 1964 Tokio Olympics he lead Puerto Rico to the 4th place, their best so far in the Games.
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