1952 Balas Selecoes Series Esportivas

Country of origin: Brazil
Size: 1-3/8" x 2"

The images and info for this set have been shared with us from the collection of Retro Baloncesto. This 1952 Brazilian card set and album was released by Selecoes chocolates. It features 284 cards of athletes from a variety of sports. There were 12 basketball cards in the set, numbers 117 thru 128. These cards are difficult to find without residue on the back or in good condition. At least two of the players featured were on the 1952 Brazilian Olympic basketball team, including Alfredo da Motta & Algodão. Brazil finished 4th overall at the games.

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