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Oscar Schmidt, Basketball Hall Of Famer From Brazil, Dies At 68
Apr 17, 2026, 04:11 PM ET SAO PAULO — Oscar Schmidt, the Basketball Hall of Famer whom his Brazil compatriots know as the “Holy Hand,” died Friday. He was 68. Schmidt’s family said in a statement that he fought a brain tumor for 15 years “with courage, dignity and resilience … while remaining a role model of determination, generosity and love of life.” “Oscar leaves a legacy that transcends sport and inspires generations of athletes and admirers…
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Oscar Schmidt, Basketball Hall Of Famer From Brazil, Dies At 68
Apr 17, 2026, 04:11 PM ET SAO PAULO — Oscar Schmidt, the Basketball Hall of Famer whom his Brazil compatriots know as the “Holy Hand,” died Friday. He was 68. Schmidt’s family said in a statement that he fought a brain tumor for 15 years “with courage, dignity and resilience … while remaining a role model of determination, generosity and love of life.” “Oscar leaves a legacy that transcends sport and inspires generations of athletes and admirers…
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