Robert Busnel, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Robert Busnel

French basketball player

Date of Birth: 19-Sep-1914

Place of Birth: Toulon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

Date of Death: 15-Mar-1991

Profession: basketball player, basketball coach

Nationality: France

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Robert Busnel (September 19, 1914 in Toulon, France – March 15, 1991 in France) was a French professional basketball player, coach, and administrator.
During his playing career, the 1.92 m (6'3 ?3/4") tall Busnel, played at the power forward position.
He was made an Officer of the Legion of Honor, in 1989, and was awarded the Olympic Order, by the IOC, in 1990.
He was awarded the Glory of Sport in 1994.
He was inducted into the French Basketball Hall of Fame, in 2005.
In 2007, he was enshrined as a contributor to the FIBA Hall of Fame.