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The first Basketball World Cup
In 1950, Argentina hosted the inaugural Basketball World Cup for ten teams from around the world.
Argentina beat the USA 64鈥�50 in the final in Buenos Aires on 3 November.
In 1950, Argentina hosted the inaugural Basketball World Cup for ten teams from around the world.
Argentina beat the USA 64鈥�50 in the final in Buenos Aires on 3 November.
Rachel Naylor speaks to Ricardo Gonz谩lez, Argentina's captain.
(Photo: Ricardo Gonz谩lez in 2023. Credit: Mar铆a Eva Gonz谩lez)
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