André Buffière
French basketball player (1922–2014)
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Summary
André Buffière was born on November 12, 1922[1], in Vion[2]. He died on October 2, 2014[3], in Lyon[4]. He worked as a basketball player[5] and basketball coach[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (88 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: France[8]
- Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[9]
- Sex or gender: male[10]
- Member of sports team: ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne[11]
- Commons category: André Buffière[12]
- Position played on team / speciality: shooting guard[13]
- Sport: basketball[14]
- Family name: Buffière[15]
- Given name: André[16]
- Participant in: 1952 Summer Olympics[17], 1948 Summer Olympics[18], EuroBasket 1946[19], EuroBasket 1949[20], EuroBasket 1951[21], EuroBasket 1953[22], EuroBasket 1955[23], 1954 FIBA World Championship[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[25]
- Nickname: Bubu[26]
- Birth name: Pierre André Marcel Buffière[27]
- Country for sport: France[28]
- Name in native language: André Buffière[29]
- Start of work period: 1945[30]
- End of work period: 1957[31]
- Height: 185 cm[32]
- Mass: 85 kg[33]
- Sibling: Maurice Buffière[34]
Why It Matters
André Buffière has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was André Buffière born?
André Buffière was born in Vion[2].
Where did André Buffière die?
André Buffière died in Lyon[4].
What did André Buffière do for work?
André Buffière worked as a basketball player[5] and basketball coach[6].
What awards did André Buffière receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[9].