GIOVANNI ARMILLOTTA ON LINE PËR SHQIPTARËT
ALBANIAN BASKET IN INTERNATIONAL FIELD
AGIM
FAGU
An
historical photo by courtesy of Arlind Gurashi,
an Albanian from Detroit (Michigan)
Agim Fagu in Partizani Tiranë-Oransoda
Pallacanestro Cantù (Ita) 73-73 on December 18th, 1968 in Tiranë,
he awarded a score of 48 points: at that time there weren’t
three-point shots
William Jones, the president of FIBA, present during Partizani Tiranë-Oransoda Pallacanestro Cantù (Ita) 73-73 on December 18th, 1968 in Tiranë, he awarded to Fagu (48 points scorer) immediately after match, addressing him following words: “This metal badge, FIBA gives it only distinguished players. For me it’s a honour and a great pleasure congratulate you for your brilliant game, expressed by you during all the match”.